District Magistrate (DM ), Kupwara, Anshul Garg, today said that the administration will act tough against those who are found violating restrictions in the district. He directed all magistrates and other concerned to strictly implement the restrictions imposed across the district in view of COVID-19.

He said violators have to face action under the relevant laws.
The DM informed that so far 43 FIRs have been lodged against the violators in the district for violating the restrictions.
Meanwhile, Tehsildar, Zachaldara, today sealed a shop belonging to Wali Mohammad Pir of Behnipora in Zachaldara, Handwara for violating the restrictions orders.