Srinagar, July 19: District administration in Bandipora on Monday made use of face masks mandatory in public places in the north Kashmir district with immediate effect.

“In the interest of Health and Wellbeing of the general public, I, Dr. Owais Ahmad, IAS, Chairperson, District Disaster Management Authority / Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora, In exercise of powers vested in me under Section-34 of Disaster Management Act, 2005, do hereby order that the use of masks shall be compulsory at public places In District Bandipora, with immediate effect, till further orders,” the Deputy Commissioner said in an order, a copy of which lies with news agency.

“Moreover, all District/ Sectoral Officers shall ensure usage of masks by all officers/ officials In the offices.”

(GNS)