"The mosques will remain closed. I request the people to offer prayers at their homes. I would like to appeal everyone to follow lockdown and ensure that social distancing is maintained," he said.
With regard to the namaaz, the cleric said that the microphone would be used to a bare minimum and the volume would be kept to the lowest possible.
"We have appealed to the people not to disturb the peace at the time of namaaz. If anyone is found doing so, strict action will be taken," Ashok Kumar, DG, Law and Order, told .
According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Uttarakhand has a total of 46 COVID-19 cases of which 23 patients have been cured and discharged. No deaths have been reported as of Thursday.
( With inputs from ANI )