BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmed today convened a meeting of religious leaders, Imams, Khateebs, Awqaf members, civil society members to sensitize them about COVID-19 containment measures taken by the government.
While addressing the meeting the DC said that war against the pandemic cannot be won without the active cooperation from the public, they need to take extra care to prevent the virus from spreading.
He said the religious leaders should play an important role in raising awareness among masses regarding the use of masks, sanitizers, avoiding gatherings and other health measures to prevent the spread of disease.
Dr Owais also sensitized the meeting about the issues of concealing travel history, social stigma, violation of lockdown and importance of following health guidelines and urged imams and civil society members to also create awareness regarding these issues for the good cause. Among others, the meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Zahoor Ahmed Mir, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, President Municipal Committee Bandipora, Hajin and Sumbal, Presidents of traders federations, imams and religious leaders from different areas of the district besides other senior officers of the district.

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