DG stresses on social distancing during Ramzan

Apr 23, 2020, 05:00 IST

Ranchi: Jharkhand director general (DG) M V Rao asked his officials to coordinate with the members of the Muslim community to ensure that the norms of social distancing are followed during the holy month of Ramzan.
In a meeting held through video conferencing on Tuesday, Rao said police officers should get in touch with prominent leaders of the community to ensure that the appeal issued by religious bodies, particularly Imarat-e-Shariya, are observed. The religious body has stated that devotees should avoid visiting mosques for the special Ramzan prayer and instead, perform the ritual at home while following the rules of social distancing.
Rao said awareness campaigns should be also held to persuade people not to hold iftaar parties during this Ramzan. He said they should also ensure social distancing while purchasing food materials from the markets.
The DG has asked police to take legal action against violators of social norms and praised the efforts of police personnel for the success of the community kitchens at police stations.