Jammu and Kashmir extends 'corona curfew' across 20 districts till May 31

An official statement said that the lockdown will be strictly imposed however a few essential services are exempted.

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday (May 22) has extended the “corona curfew” across 20 districts till May 31. An official statement said that the lockdown will be strictly imposed however a few essential services are exempted. “Corona Curfew imposed in all 20 districts of J&K till 7 am on Monday,24/5/21 is extended further till 7 am on Monday,31/5/21,” reads a tweet by the government on DIPR handle. COVID CONTAINMENT Corona Curfew imposed in all 20 distts of J&K till 7 am on Monday,24/5/21 is extended further till 7 am on Monday,31/5/21. Curfew will be strict except for a few essential services. DCs being given limited flexibility to ensure economic activities do not suffer.