SHOPIAN: In view of the subsequent rise in Covid-19 cases in the UT, the Additional Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani today convened a meeting of officers, Ulemas, religious leaders and other concerned to review the Covid mitigation efforts.
In his address, the ADC stressed the Ulemas and others to play their role in spreading the awareness regarding implementation of Covid Appropriate Behaviour (CAB) and related SOPs among the masses.
Simani said that the aim of the meeting is to send a message to the people about implementation of Covid Appropriate Behaviour through Ulemas of Masajids so that people can be saved from such a deadly virus.
He said that the Aimah and religious leaders’ role is very important in this behalf and emphasised upon them to spread the awareness of Covid Appropriate Behaviour in their respective Masjids.
ADC on the occasion, stressed upon the Ulemas to use their influence so that people will follow CAB religiously. He said that the need of the hour is to make use of masks, maintain social distance and avoid large gatherings to save precious lives.
Among others, Officers and officials of various departments were present on the occasion.

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