JNU imposes 'Night Curfew'; Issues guidelines amid Omicron scare

According to the official JNU circular, the curfew at the campus will be imposed from 11 PM to 5 AM.

Amid the increasing COVID-19 Omicron scare and following the guidelines issued by Delhi government, the Jawaharlal Nehru University has imposed night curfew on its campus from December 27. According to the official JNU circular, the curfew at the campus will be imposed from 11 PM to 5 AM. "No restrictions on the movement of emergency services, like the medical emergency and supply of goods," the circular read.

The University further informed that persons coming from/ going to the airport/ railway station/ ISBTs are allowed to travel on the production of a valid ticket. The circular further read, “Shops dealing with essential foods, groceries, fruits and vegetables, diary and milk booth, pharmaceuticals and ATM are allowed to function. Whereas, all other shops, school canteens and dhabas shall be closed during the curfew timings.”

JNU also asked the students and staff members to follow COVID appropriate behaviour on the campus. Wearing of face mask, maintaining social distancing is mandatory among other protocols. "The campus residents are hereby instructed not to move within the campus during the curfew timings. Campus gates will remain closed except for emergency movement," read the JNU circular.

JNU in its circular also mentioned, Any person found in violation of the COVID-19 guidelines shall be proceeded against as per the provisions of section 51 to 60 of Disaster Management Act, 2005, Section 188 of IPC and other applicable laws.

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