The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has decided in principle to impose another lockdown across the region as the number of cases increase.

The decision was made at a high-level meeting chaired by AJK Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider. The participants of the meeting expressed serious concern over the increasing number of Covid-19 patients, particularly in Muzaffarabad and Rawalakot districts, and concerned officials were directed to ensure successful imposition of lockdown and come up with comprehensive and effective suggestions within two days, according to an official handout.

“We have limited resources to deal with the pandemic and therefore we should leave no stone unturned to ensure that all precautionary measures and standard operating procedures are adhered to by all sections of society in letter and in spirit,” the AJK premier said.