Coronavirus: 10 shops, hotel sealed in Bandipora over violation of prohibitory orders

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Authorities on Saturday sealed 10 shops and a hotel in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district for violating the prohibitory orders imposed in the district in view of the coronavirus outbreak.

Reports said that Tehsildar Bandipora sealed nine meat and one chicken shop after they were found operating at the main market in violation of section 144 CrPc.

So far one person has tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease in Kashmir valley. To prevent the spread of the virus, the Jammu and Kashmir government has imposed restrictions in the valley.