In the backdrop of the Jammu and Kashmir government’s selection of stress-free the COVID-similar lockdown permitting individuals to invest in essentials on Eid-ul-Adha eve, Srinagar witnessed customers thronging streets of Lal Chowk to buy necessities ahead of the lockdown is re-imposed. 

An unmasked cart vendor bargaining with the buyers who are currently being brushed past by other passersby amidst the hustle-bustle of the current market, this state of affairs speaks volumes about the dramatically multiplying Coronavirus circumstances in the Valley

Even as the demise toll has strike 358 in the Valley and the existing good cases have surged to 18,879, people today in significant numbers are viewed defying protocols of social distancing, carrying masks and other COVID advisories. 

The pics captured by Basit Zargar has sparked debate on social media as to why are lockdowns even lifted if a particular space is a hotspot. 

Despite 18,876 cases, makeshift sacrificial animal marketplaces & bakeries remain crowded

On the event of Eid, persons ended up also viewed thronging makeshift sacrificial animal markets in Srinagar town. Bakeries in Kashmir see a substantial amount of customers and during the COVID lockdown, a lot of are spotted mingling during the acquire, as per experiences.

As the authorities have decided to take it easy the lockdown restrictions in Kashmir for 3 times from Tuesday to enable folks to make purchases ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha pageant on Saturday, August 1. All masjids and shrines will continue being closed for prayers.

Officers reported that all the masjids and shrines will keep on being closed for prayers. The sale of animals will not be authorized on July 31, a working day in advance of the festival. 

Inspite of advisories that buy the avenue sellers and stalls to keep spacing so as to prevent crowding and religious leaders asking persons to maintain protocol there seem to be to be no halting persons.  Many local medical practitioners and authorities officials are expressing shock and indignation above the conduct of the folks in marketplaces and streets.

The J-K administration had on July 22 re-imposed lockdown limitations for 6 times in 9 out of the 10 districts of the Kashmir valley immediately after a spike in the range of Covid-19 conditions.