Amid coronavirus outbreak, religious places to reopen from September 1 in Rajasthan

Jaipur, July 31: Rajasthan government has announced opening of all religious places for public from September 1. According to reports, the state's home department will issue guidelines for the same.

On Thursday, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot held a meeting with officials where he directed all district collectors to start preparations for opening the religious places, and ensuring that social distancing and other health protocols are followed.

CM Gehlot also directed them to select Gram Rakshak (village guards) for all gram panchayats by August 31. He further said that these village guards will act as a bridge between the police and the public, which will increase the confidence of the public in the police.