Shillong: Besides lockdown, the district magistrate of East Khasi Hills has ordered curfew in areas under Shillong Urban agglomeration and its adjoining areas with effect from July 26 midnight till midnight of July 29.
Curfew was imposed in whole of municipal area, whole of cantonment area, all areas under Mawlai and Mawpat Blocks and their census towns, areas under Mylliem Block from Umshyrpi bridge upto 7th Mile Upper Shillong, Madanrting, Mawblei, Laitkor, Nongkseh, Umlyngka, Lawsohtun and Mawdiangdiang.
The order will not apply to police, armed and security forces, medical teams on duty and hospital, wholesale and retail pharmacies, Fire and Emergency Service, MeECL, NEEPCO and Power Grid, Food and Civil Supplies, PWD and PHE Departments, FCI, Shillong Municipal Board, Telecom, Communications and IT Services, Press, Print and Electronic Media, Petrol Pumps, Indian Oil Corporation. LPG deliveries and 1917 Iteams PMU.
The district magistrate has also exempted the office of the Director of Information and Public Relations, Shillong located at Lower Lachumiere from the order.
Except for the services mentioned, no relaxation will be granted in areas declared as containment zones.
Curfew passes can be obtained via online application at www.eastkhasihills.gov.in.
Curfew in rural EKH
Meanwhile, East Khasi Hills district magistrate has reimposed night curfew in rural areas of the district with effect from July 27 to August 3 between 9 pm to 5 am.
The order will not apply to essential services previously mentioned. However, they are to strictly comply with all protocols laid down by the government.
However, all exemption granted to official and non official emergency, essential services, establishments and agencies shall not extend to Mawlai Mawtawar and Kreit Mawshaton village which were declared containment areas with their own separate measures as issued earlier.
Ban on assembly of people
The district magistrate has also prohibited inter-state movement and any assembly whatsoever. The order also issues people to maintain social distancing, wearing of masks respiratory etiquette and to strictly follow the various protocols and advisories of the government.
In addition, the public must comply without fail to the measures imposed for Mawlai Mawtawar and Kreit Mawshaton village which were declared as containment areas in orders issued earlier.
Wedding ceremonies will be allowed in religious places/places of worship and the number of guests shall not exceed one-third of the seating capacity or 50 guests, whichever is less inclusive of the host and the Authority/s presiding over the wedding. However, wedding receptions are suspended till further orders. For funeral and last rites related gatherings, the number of guests must not exceed 20.
Order for opening of shops
The deputy commissioner has also informed that all shops operating from fixed premises will open daily from 8 am to 8 pm in rural areas of East Khasi Hills including Civil Sub Divisions of Sohra and Pynursla and in all CRD Blocks. However, cyber cafe, gaming parlours, jackpot parlours and lottery counters will remain closed till further orders.
Border trade with Bangladesh through Land Customs Stations is permitted. However, trade through border haat is not permitted.
The local headmen (Rangbah Shnong) in coordination with BDOs and police will regulate the operation of the shops, services and commercial establishments in their respective localities and villages.
The deputy commissioner also requested the public to strictly maintain social distancing and not to overcrowd in one area or shop. Shopkeepers and costumers are required to wear masks and non compliance will lead to closure of the shops concerned, not to spit in public places and to cooperate with the management made by the District Administration, District Police and Headman.
