All darbars, dargahs, mazaars closed down in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: The local management has directed to close down all darbars, dargahs and mazaars in Rawalpindi district for three weeks. The local management has also directed to shut down all swimming pools, jims, physical training centers and children play areas for three weeks.

The Deputy Commissioner (DC), Rawalpindi Capt ® Anwar-ul-Haq has issued a notification here on Wednesday.

The local management has deployed police officials all around areas to avoid violations. Violators will be faced strict action and FIRs according to Section 188.

The Deputy Commissioner (DC), Rawalpindi Capt ® Anwar-ul-Haq told ‘The News’ that we wanted to save public from corona virus. Public should stay home, they should not come out on roads unnecessary, he appealed. Initially, we have closed down educational institutions. darbars, darghas, mazars, marriage halls, theatres, swimming pools, jims, physical training centers and children play areas only for three weeks, he said.

On the directions of Chief Secretary Punjab, the local management has already shut down all marriage halls, theatres, cinema halls and tuition centres around the Rawalpindi district. The local management has also locked down all examination centres as well where exams of different cadres were being taken. The local management not only locked examination centres but also deputed police officials.