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Markaz crackdown: Cabinet Secretary asks CSs and DGPs of states to deal with offenders sternly

By IndianMandarins- 01 Apr 2020
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In view of Tablighi Jamat housing around 2400 missionaries despite the country undergoing a complete lockdown in view of the global threat of Coranavirus spread, Union Cabinet Secretary has taken a meeting on April 1, 2020 by video-conferencing with all Chief Secretaries and DGPs of all the states. The outcome of the meeting follows:

  • States were sensitized about the intensive contact tracing of Tablighi Jamat participants as this has increased the risk of containment efforts of COVID-19.
  • States were asked to complete the contact tracing process on a war footing.
  • Foreigners who participated in the Tablighi Jamat conference had violated visa conditions. States have been asked to initiate action for violation of visa norms against foreigners and organizers of the event.
  • States were asked to implement the PM Garib Kalyan Yojana within the next week. This will involve large cash transfers to beneficiaries. It should be organized in a staggered manner to ensure social distance.
  • It was noted that lockdown is being implemented effectively all over the country. States were asked to ensure that the intra-state movement of goods is allowed without any hindrance while maintaining social distance.
  • The manufacturing of essential goods should be ensured. It should also be ensured that the supply chains of such goods are

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