Local people have decided not to take part in border trade with China through Lipulekh pass in Uttarakhand this year, citing the coronavirus threat.
They conveyed their unwillingness to participate in the annual exercise during a preparatory meeting convened by the administration on Wednesday, Dharchula sub divisional magistrate A K Shukla said. "Indian traders have decided not to do trade with China through Lipulekh pass this year as a precaution against COVID-19," Shukla said.
Officials said there has been no word so far from the Centre as well on border trade as the lockdown against coronavirus continues. "As China happens to be the epicentre of the deadly virus, we should exercise caution and not enter that country," said Vishan