NONGPOH/Khliehriat/MAW-KYRWAT: Curfew has been promulgated in three districts including Ri Bhoi, East Jaintia Hills and South West Khasi Hills.
The Ri Bhoi district magistrate issued an order under Section 144 stating promulgating curfew in the district from 6 am on Monday till 6 am on Friday. The order also prevented gathering of more than 5 persons in public areas.
However, the order will not affect the arrangement of fair price shops and identified local retailers within the village. The local headmen in coordination with District Police will regulate the operation of only identified shops in their respective villages and to also ensure due compliance to the advisories of government in the Health and Family Welfare Department with special and strict reference to social distancing. Curfew passes can be obtained via www.-ribhoi.gov.in. Meanwhile, the District Magistrate of East Jaintia Hills District has extended the curfew in the district from 6 am of April 7 until further orders.
“For funeral and burials of close relatives only, car pass is to be obtained from this office but limited to 2+1 passenger per vehicle,” a statement issued on Monday said.
The Deputy Commissioner of South West Khasi Hills, in an order, stated that the curfew has been extended in the district from 6 am on Monday to 6 am on Friday.
Relaxation for market areas and regulation of the same will be informed through a separate order, the DC said, adding that any citizen/in distress/in need of essential provisions and otherwise aggrieved by this order may call District Control Room 6909904336/ 6033162971.
