ICT Admini­strati­on creati­ng awaren­ess among trader­s, shoppe­rs on the pandem­icISLAMABAD: To ensure social distancing and avert congestion, the Islamabad Capital Administration (ICT) with the assistance of Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Sunday started an operation to remove encroachment and handcarts from the Sabzi Mandi. The operation was being participated by the Enforcement Directorate, Market Committee of ICT, Officers of ICT administration, Islamabad police and other concerned departments. Instructions have also been issued to Enforcement Directorate of CDA, Market Committee, Islamabad Police and ICT Administration to keep permanent vigilance to ensure implementation on the initiative. Due to these encroachments and hand carts problems were being faced in maintaining social distancing in the Sabzi Mandi visited by hundreds of people on daily basis. Also, awareness through loud speakers was also being created among the people about maintaining social distancing and ways to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Source: The Express Tribune April 13, 2020 02:37 UTC