JAMMU: The authorities in Kathua district on Wednesday ordered a complete lockdown from 5 pm on Fridays to 6 am on Mondays, effective from July 31, till further orders to curb the spread of COVID-19, officials said.
This is the second district after Jammu to announce a weekend lockdown.
The order was issued by Kathua District Magistrate O P Bhagat, they added.
“There shall be complete restriction on movement of individuals, vehicles and all activities within the jurisdiction of district Kathua, except the movement for emergency medical requirements, from 5 pm on all Fridays till 6 am on all Mondays, beginning from the Friday falling on July,” the order stated. (AGENCIES)
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