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Amid Covid surge, Home Secy asks states to regulate crowds during festivals

To break the chain of transmission and reduce the incidence of cases in the country, states must ensure people follow appropriate protocols, Bhalla said

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BS Web Team New Delhi
In view of the upcoming festivals such as Holi and Easter, state governments must take necessary steps to regulate crowds during this period, said union home secretary Ajay Bhalla in a letter addressed to states and union territories.

"States must ensure strict observance of Covid appropriate behaviour such as wearing masks and social distancing," he said.

Bhalla urged various state governments to issue directions to district administrations and police authorities to scrupulously enforce Covid appropriate behaviour.

To break the chain of transmission and reduce the incidence of cases in the country, states must ensure people follow appropriate protocols, Bhalla said.

Earlier during the day,

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