The Srinagar administration on Tuesday set up concrete barricades around the red zones to isolate the population with presence of the COVID-19 positive cases, evoking sharp response from locals and experts. Iron bars were erected on the main supply roads of the Natipora area, where two positive cases were reported till date, by the Srinagar Disaster Management Authority. “The barricading is part of the new containment plan of the government to restrain inward and outward movement of locals in designated red zones,” a senior official of the Deputy Commissioner’s office told The Hindu. A Srinagar administration spokesman, however, clarified two to three entry and exit points had been kept open in all such zones for essential services. With the government promoting the garrisoning of the red zones, local volunteers have starting sealing areas in dozens of areas in Srinagar with tin, poles and metal barricades.

Source: The Hindu April 14, 2020 16:24 UTC