In view of the Covid-19 resurgence, the Jajpur district administration on Thursday imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC at Baruni Ghat to avoid mass gathering for the Baruni Snan festival on Friday.
Since large numbers of people from across the district and outside are expected to gather for the festival and the congregations may cause spread of the virus, Section-144 was imposed at Baruni Ghat, Dasvamedha Ghat, Baruni Mela Padia and its adjacent areas to safeguard the lives of general public, said an order issued by Jajpur Sub-Collector Jyotishankar Mohapatra. Besides, the Jajpur police station IIS was directed to promulgate the order in the prohibited areas and keep a strict surveillance to avoid any untoward situation, the order stated.