15 entry points to Chandigarh to be sealed from Tuesday

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, April 20

In the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak, 15 entry points to the city will be sealed from April 21 till further orders.

The police said in view of the lockdown, all 38 outer border nakas were made operational on a round-the-clock basis where people and vehicles as per government instructions were being allowed to enter the city.

Recently, cops stationed at these barriers were given infrared thermometers to screen all persons entering the city.

The police claimed that their personnel at these outer barriers were also provided with sufficient number of masks, gloves and sanitisers to take precautions while discharging their duty.

They said in view of the rising number of cases in the city and the need for restricting the entry of people, 15 outer barriers were identified and these would be closed for movement from April 21 till further orders.

The police said no one would be allowed to even cross these barriers on foot.

“The Mohali SSP and the Panchkula DCP have been informed to make necessary traffic diversions,” said a police official.

No entry

T-point behind Kaimbwala village near water pond

Sarangpur barrier

Jayanti Majro barrier

Naka near IRB Complex on Sarangpur-Parachh village road

Road from Mani Majra towards Mansa Devi

Road on the rear of the showrooms at the NAC, Mani Majra

Road from Mauli Jagran to Sector 17, Panchkula

Road from Mauli Jagran to Sector 17/18, Panchkula

Road separating Sector 52-C and D

Road separating Sector 52 and 53

Badheri barrier

Road separating Sector 55 and 56

Road from Maloya towards Togan village

Road separating Sector 48-C and D

Road separating Sector 49-C and D