Ludhiana: Even as the threat of the third wave of covid looms, many in Ludhiana have begun to ignore the rules of pandemic.
TOI took around the busy city market in Jawahar camp, Ghumar Bath, Sarabha Nagar, Town Mall, Field, Field, Field Gunj, Chaura Bazaar, among others, and found that not only residents, but shop owners too, did not follow the right behavior to wear masks and maintain social distance.
Narinder Singh, a resident of Pakhowal Road, said, “It seems that people have forgotten that Covid is still there.
If residents are satisfied, the authorities must be strict in upholding the rules.” Other residents, who did not want to be named after, “Previously, the authorities beforehand will issue Challans to the offenders, but at this time there is no check.
Sometimes, the police are entrusted by enforcing the guideline of the pandemic looks without a mask.
However, if people ignore the rules, the authorities must be cracked.
“District administration authority, said the guidelines would be enforced Strictly.
Varinder Commissioner, Sharma said, “Field staff and police will be directed to apply Covid rules in view.
From the threat of the third wave.” “People must realize that by not following the norms, they are not only at risk of contracting the virus, but others Also, “said Dr.
Saroj Aggarwal, President Ludhiana Ima.