SHILLONG: In view of the 12-hour bandh called by HNLC starting from 5 am on Wednesday, the State Government has asked citizens to firmly denounce such anti-social acts.
The Under Secretary of political department, in a statement issued here on Tuesday asked the citizens to assist the law enforcing machinery in discharge of its obligations.
People should carry out normal day to day activities, the Government said, adding that as responsible citizens, they should join the Government in ensuring a normal, free and peaceful day.
The statement further said the all steps have been taken to ensure that the government offices, institutions and banks function normally.
The Government also encouraged all private and public transport operators to ply their vehicles normally and all commercial establishments to function normally.
In addition to the commercial transport system, public transport will run normally, the official statement said, adding that elaborate security arrangements in cities and towns and along all highways have been made to ensure smooth flow of traffic during the shutdown.
The Government said that all educational institutions will also be covered by adequate security force.
Moreover, Government also warned that strict action against all unauthorized absence of Government employees during the HNLC bandh.
“Government is taking all measures to ensure normalcy in the State and that all Government offices shall function normally,” the statement said while adding that Government employees should attend office like any normal day and carry on with their duties and functions.
