Rajasthan seals borders as coronavirus cases continue to rise

rajasthan seals borders

The Rajasthan government seals all state borders on Wednesday in view of a surge in Covid-19 cases.

In view of the rise in COVID-19 cases, the Rajasthan government seals all state borders on Wednesday. No person can enter Rajasthan without a ‘No Objection Certificate’ (NOC) from the state or leave without a pass.

All movement to and from the state will be regulated. Director General Of Police, Law and Order, M L Lather said in an order.

Directions were issued to all range IGs, SPs, commissioners and deputy commissioners in this regard, officials said.

They were asked to put up check posts along state borders with immediate effect and the arrangements would be in place for the next seven days.

Apart from inter-state routes, check posts will be put up at railway stations and airports as well, the order said.

Passes would be issued only in emergency cases like hospitalization or death. District collectors and superintendents of police will be the authorities for issuing passes.

The number of Covid-19 cases in the state increased to 11,368, with 123 fresh cases reported on Wednesday morning.

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