RANCHI: The district administration has asked Ranchi Police to keep a vigil on revellers ahead of Christmas and the New Year in view of the pandemic. Notably, the Ranchi district has reported the bulk of the fresh cases in the state in the last few days. Ranchi had reported 104 of the 209 new Covid-19 cases in the state on Tuesday.
Ranchi deputy commissioner Chhavi Ranjan said: “Police teams would keep a close eye on popular picnic spots in and around Ranchi to ensure that social distancing and other Covid protocols are followed. They have been asked to strictly implement the norms.” The district authorities have intensified PCR patrolling in view of the festivities.