AJMER: There will be no curfew in Ajmer yet as the district collector has asked the residents to strictly follow the fresh guidelines issued by the state government.
District collector Prakash Rajpurohit on Monday divided the district into nine zones and deputed a zone officer each with a team of 30 members. Previously, there were four zones.
Rajpurohit held a meeting of officials and directed to take strict action against those who are not following the guidelines. He said a 15-day special drive was started in Ajmer and these zonal teams will work day and night to ensure the enforcement of new guidelines till April 19.
He further said that 21 shops were sealed till now as the shopkeepers were not wearing face masks. “I have directed to seal such shops or institutes,” added Rajpurohit. The zonal teams will also ensure that the guidelines are followed during social gatherings and weddings.
He said night curfew will remain effective from 10pm to 5am, but there is no need of total curfew in the city.
In the last fifteen days, the number of coronavirus cases has been increasing in Ajmer and therefore JLN hospital started preparation for new ICU corona wards. Officials said that there are proper facilities to treat patients coming to hospital, including oxygen supply.