Chandigarh: As India and Pakistan on Saturday agreed to a ceasefire, ending a four-day-long conflict that escalated tension, the district administration in Punjab withdrew restrictive orders in their respective areas. “All restrictive orders are immediately withdrawn within the district. Things may resume as normal. Thanks for all your support,” read an order issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Jalandhar.
Likewise, the administration of other districts also withdrew the restrictive and blackout orders.
Meanwhile, state Health Minister Balbir Singh announced that three people injured in a drone attack in Ferozepur on Friday night are being provided free treatment under the ‘Farishtey Scheme’ that includes victims of war and terrorism.
The decision to include victims of war and terrorism under the scheme was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday to ensure that any person injured should receive immediate and free medical treatment at government and empanelled private hospitals across the state.
Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, along with Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora, visited Dayanand Medical College (DMC) in Ludhiana to meet civilians injured in an attack by Pakistan in Ferozepur. They assured them of the government’s support during this challenging time. Before the ceasefire announcement, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann urged the people to refrain from rushing to the spot of any missile or drone attack and touching the unidentified debris or remains until it has been defused by the Army authorities. In an appeal to the citizens, the Chief Minister said the people should not rush to the spot where any part of a drone or a missile is found, as it can be harmful before it is defused. Soliciting support and cooperation from the public, he urged them to immediately inform the police if they see any missile or ballistic material.(IANS)
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