Night curfew imposed in East Khasi Hills

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMay 3, 2020

The East Khasi Hills district magistrate Matsiewdor War Nongbri has decided to promulagate night curfew in the entire district from May 4 to May 11, in view of the prevailing situation concerning COVID-19 in the state. 

In an order issued on Sunday, Nongbri said that the night curfew will start from 7 pm to 6 am each day. 

She said curfew passes can be obtained via online application @www.eastkhasihills.gov.in.

In a separate order, the district magistrate also prohibited all forms of gathering including social, political, sports, religious and others from 6 am to 7pm. 

People are directed to mandatorily maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet, wearing of masks, respiratory etiquettes.

Movement of persons above 65 years, persons with co-morbidities, pregnant women and children below age of 10 years in public places is also prohibited except for meeting requirementsand for health purposes.

The order also prohibited inter-district movement, operation of major markets and shopping complexes in all commercial locations.