Odisha: Puri Police adopts three-pronged strategy to enforce COVID safety norms. Bhubaneswar News – Times of India

Bhubaneswar: Aso Puri Ready to welcome tourists anew covid As per the unlock guidelines, the district police have identified 15 hotspots, including beach areas, which have been opened for the visitors to conduct awareness and enforcement drives.
Government announces people’s access to beaches on Saturday Orissa From Sunday as part of the Covid Unlock Guidelines for August.
“We expect more crowd, especially tourists in Puri, as the beaches are open now. Bus stands and shopping centers are also among the 15 hotspots we have selected for strict surveillance. Puri SP Kanwar Vishal Singh said that we will adopt a three-pronged strategy of creating more awareness, being more persuasive and ensuring enforcement of rules in these places.
The pilgrim city was out of bounds for tourists a week ago Rath Yatra, which started on 12 July Neeladri Beats on 23 July. The district administration had banned devotees from participating in the festival due to Kovid. hotel It was also evacuated in view of the Rath Yatra.
“We have changed the strategy for implementing COVID preventive measures in view of the new rules and unlock guidelines. Tourists who are now likely to visit Puri will first be sensitized on the need to take safety precautions. Hoteliers have also been sensitized,” Singh said.
Police in collaboration with district administration will conduct awareness campaign through Public Address Announcement System in 15 hotspots. Hoteliers, shopping mall owners and other stakeholders will be persuaded to ensure compliance with COVID-appropriate practices. Police said strict legal action would be taken against the violators.
“We have also asked inspectors in charge of police stations and sub-divisional police officers to monitor and ensure compliance with the rules. We appeal to everyone to strictly follow the guidelines,” Singh said.

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