Many shops sealed in Jaisalmer, Barmer for violating curbs

JAISALMER: The district task force units formed in Jaisalmer and Barmer on Monday took action against those who violated the curfew and sealed a large number of shops apart from imposing penalties.
On the directions of collector Ashish Modi, the district task force visited the city and took action against the shops that were not permitted to remain open under the new guidelines.
The team led by Covid district in-charge Anurag Bhargava sealed such shops. The team also urged people to follow the protocol, wear masks, maintain social distance and wash hands frequently.
The team sealed six shops that were found open and served them notice. A police team led by SP Ajay Singh also patrolled the major market areas in the city. Around Rs 2,900 was collected as penalty from 16 people for violating corona guidelines.
In Barmer, action was taken against 10 shops that were found open despite the prohibition and a penalty of Rs 24,700 was collected from them. SDO Rohit Chauhan said looking at the spread of corona, the public discipline fortnight is being observed till May 3.