KP enforces smart lockdown in Jamrud to contain mpox spread
"All entry and exit points of the area would remain sealed during the lockdown period," reads notification
PESHAWAR: Amid recent spike in mpox cases, a 12-day smart lockdown has been imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s district Khyber to stop the spread of the disease.
The local administration in Khyber district enforced the smart lockdown in Pump House Locality of Ghandi in Jamrud Tehsil to prevent the spread of mpox in the area.
According to a notification issued by Deputy Commissioner Khyber, Captain (retd) Bilal Shahid Rao, all entry and exit points of the area would remain sealed during the lockdown period.
The decision aims to prevent further transmission of the virus within the community after reports of infection in some people.
During the lockdown, only essential services, including grocery shops, pharmacies, general stores, tandoors, and emergency services, will be allowed to operate.
Officials have warned that legal action will be taken against anyone violating the lockdown restrictions within the stipulated time period.
They also urged residents to follow health guidelines, avoid unnecessary movement, and cooperate with health teams conducting surveillance.
The lockdown will be enforced with strict monitoring to ensure compliance.
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