Stricter Covid curbs in Punjab likely, CM Amarinder orders stringent action against violators Stricter Covid curbs in Punjab likely, CM Amarinder orders stringent action against violators Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has authorised deputy commissioners to impose stricter curbs in their districts, if needed, and asked the DGP to take stringent action against violators on weekends. advertisement UPDATED: May 7, 2021 21:02 IST CM Amarinder Singh said there would be no dilution of the existing curbs, except for the opening of non-essential shops and private offices on rotation. (Photo: AFP) Given the rising Covid-19 cases, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh chaired a virtual high-level meet on Friday to review the situation in the state. He authorised the deputy commissioners (DCs) to impose new and stricter restrictions, as needed, to control the infection spread.