Unclaimed body
A patient, identified as Gopal Boro, approximately 56 years old from Assam’s Barpeta district, was admitted at Civil Hospital Ialong, Jowai, since September 9, 2015. He, however, passed away on December 29, 2021. Meanwhile, after conduct of post-mortem, the cadaver has been kept at the hospital morgue for identification and claim. For the same, anyone concerned has been asked to contact 9774065467/ 03652-220050/ 9366350267.
COVID SOPs
COVID-19 protocols in West Jaintia Hills have been changed following a recent Home (Political) department order. Now, all gatherings/events/meetings including weddings are allowed in the district subject to permission and in strict adhere to COVID-19 protocols. However, for funerals, prior permission of is not required.