MAPUSA
Considering the spike in Covid cases in the State and the ongoing period of Ramadan, Deputy Collector, Kapil Phadte held a meeting with prominent leaders of the Muslim community and impressed upon them the need to adhere to the Covid protocols due to the ongoing pandemic.
He also brought to their attention the imposition of Section 144 in North Goa due to the increase in Covid cases.
The deputy collector appealed to the community to cooperate with the administration and observe the holy month of Ramadan by strictly following all the Covid norms in force.
“Considering the Covid situation, we have requested the community not to encourage crowding for the religious ceremonies. We have also appealed to them to hold the rituals only in the presence of the maulana and members of the mosque,” Phadte said.
He further disclosed that such awareness meetings will also be held with other communities.
The deputy collector said that the administration was doing its level best to control large gatherings and enforce all the Covid norms.
“We also need cooperation from the public. Everyone should follow the Covid norms and wear masks, maintain social distance and get vaccinated,” he said.
DySP Gajanan Prabhudessai was also present at the meeting held at the Mapusa Police Station.
