Drivers carrying essential goods exempted from quarantine protocol: Tynsong

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMay 29, 2020

Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Friday said drivers involved in transportation of essential commodities from outside the state are exempted from 14 days quarantine.

“Such exemption has been granted to all drivers across the country as per the notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA),” Tynsong told reporters. 

His statement also came after the Hynniewtrep Petroleum Worker’s Union (HPWU) has threatened to resort to indefinite strike if the dorbar shnong continue to disallow tanker drivers to return to their residences after loading of petroleum products from Assam. 

Tynsong urged the traditional dorbar shnong to allow drivers to go back to their respective homes.

“The dorbar shnong should also know that although exemption is given, protocols are in place for the safety of the drivers as well as citizens of the state,” he said. 

According to him, the drivers need to transport essential commodities to the state  in order to meet the daily requirements of all citizens.