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COVID-19: Villagers draw Laxman Rekha to strictly follow lockdown in Himachal

In a bid to check the spread of coronavirus and strictly follow the lockdown, the 'Navyuvak-Mandal' of Uparbhagani village in Himachal's Sirmaur district have drawn a Laxman Rekha. The people of the village have been advised not to cross the Laxman Rekha.

Villagers draw Laxman Rekha to strictly follow lockdown in Himachal
Villagers draw Laxman Rekha to strictly follow lockdown in Himachal
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Published : Apr 24, 2020, 12:14 AM IST

Updated : Apr 24, 2020, 6:13 PM IST

Sirmaur (Himachal Pradesh): As coronavirus continues to creep across the country, the 'Navyuvak-Mandal' of Uparbhagani village in Sirmaur district have drawn a Laxman Rekha in a bid to check the spread of coronavirus.

They also urged people of the village not to cross the Laxman Rekha and that all kinds of facilities will be provided to the people at their home.

Laxman Rekha drawn by villagers using bamboo
Laxman Rekha drawn by villagers using bamboo

They also said that if necessary, only one member from the family should come out of the house.

Speaking to ETV Bharat, an elderly member of the village said that people are properly adhering to the Laxman Rekha.

"We are following the guidelines. Even if someone goes out, he quickly returns back and washes his hands," She said.

Read: Himachal Pradesh: 16-yr-old spreads awareness on COVID-19 on 'Hello Moginand'

School students said that they are following the Lakshman Rekha outside the houses and they spend their time playing video games or studying.

Villagers draw Laxman Rekha to strictly follow lockdown

It is to be mentioned that as the wheat crop is ready to be harvested, the Navyuvak Mandal is also helping the farmers to harvest the crop.

"We have defeated almost 50 per cent coronavirus in our district. In order to completely defeat it, we will have to work a little more in all the cities and villages. If we follow the government's guidelines properly, we will defeat the coronavirus sooner than later," said Mohammad Ali to ETV Bharat.

There are about 80 families in the village and this village is presenting an example of unity in diversity at this time of global crisis.

Also Read: Kinnaur student donates Rs 1 lakh to CM Relief Fund

Sirmaur (Himachal Pradesh): As coronavirus continues to creep across the country, the 'Navyuvak-Mandal' of Uparbhagani village in Sirmaur district have drawn a Laxman Rekha in a bid to check the spread of coronavirus.

They also urged people of the village not to cross the Laxman Rekha and that all kinds of facilities will be provided to the people at their home.

Laxman Rekha drawn by villagers using bamboo
Laxman Rekha drawn by villagers using bamboo

They also said that if necessary, only one member from the family should come out of the house.

Speaking to ETV Bharat, an elderly member of the village said that people are properly adhering to the Laxman Rekha.

"We are following the guidelines. Even if someone goes out, he quickly returns back and washes his hands," She said.

Read: Himachal Pradesh: 16-yr-old spreads awareness on COVID-19 on 'Hello Moginand'

School students said that they are following the Lakshman Rekha outside the houses and they spend their time playing video games or studying.

Villagers draw Laxman Rekha to strictly follow lockdown

It is to be mentioned that as the wheat crop is ready to be harvested, the Navyuvak Mandal is also helping the farmers to harvest the crop.

"We have defeated almost 50 per cent coronavirus in our district. In order to completely defeat it, we will have to work a little more in all the cities and villages. If we follow the government's guidelines properly, we will defeat the coronavirus sooner than later," said Mohammad Ali to ETV Bharat.

There are about 80 families in the village and this village is presenting an example of unity in diversity at this time of global crisis.

Also Read: Kinnaur student donates Rs 1 lakh to CM Relief Fund

Last Updated : Apr 24, 2020, 6:13 PM IST
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