Amidst the mounting protest against the Lakshadweep administration, fresh restrictions have been imposed on issuing entry permits to the union territory due to Covid-19 surge.
All fresh entry permits will be hereafter issued by the additional district magistrate in the collectorate at Kavaratti. Permits of those already in the islands would be extended by one week and they would have to either return to the mainland or seek a permit from the ADM.
The fresh restrictions were imposed at a time when many political party leaders from Kerala were planning to visit the island to look into the grievances of the islanders. One of the major criticisms against the Praful K Patel-led administration was relaxing Covid protocols, following which many cases were reported in the island.
Published 29 May 2021, 17:35 IST