Cases of the novel coronavirus in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir have passed 10,000, Anadolu Agency reported. According to a government update, 268 more infections were recorded over the past 24 hours, raising the overall count to 10,156.

Ten more Covid-19 patients died over the same period, bringing the death toll to 169.

Pandurang Pole, the divisional commissioner for Kashmir, said the administration received several requests for stricter measures, including from doctors and traders. He added that a decision would be taken soon after a review of the overall situation in the region.

Earlier, the Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation announced it would fully support the government's decision to enforce a lockdown.