Srinagar, Jul 26 (UNI) Shops and business establishments remained closed and traffic was off the road for the fourth successive day in this summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir and other parts of Kashmir Valley on Sunday, in view of the five-day lockdown imposed by the authorities till July 27, to curtail the spread of COVID-19.
Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir Pandurang K Pole on Saturday said that in view of Eid-ul-Adha, which will be celebrated on August 1, business and other activities will be resumed for three days from July 28 to 30, to facilitate hassle-free purchase of sacrificial animals and other necessary items by the people.
Mr Pole, while chairing a meeting, instructed the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to open up markets in a phased manner with different timings, to avoid large gatherings and violation of social distancing protocol by the public thronging market places during these three days.