West Khasi Hills police advised tourists to carry garbage bags within them

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaNovember 30, 2023

West Khasi Hills District SP BD Marak, MPS advised to all tourists visiting the Tourist Spots in the district to carry “Garbage Bags” in their vehicles for collecting small garbage like wrappers, chip covers, water bottles etc for later disposal in appropriate dustbins/garbage bins.

The SP informed that the advisory in pursuance of Section 101 of Meghalaya Police Act 2010.

The police department advised all citizens to keep order on public roads, streets and Tourist Spots in the District. They should desist from causing obstruction, injury or annoyance to passerby or cause pollution and littering in any public roads and Tourist Spot in West Khasi Hills District.

The advisory informed any person not obeying the lawful orders issued, is liable to be arrested U/S 102 of the Meghalaya Police Act 2010 and on conviction by a Court of law, shall be liable to a fine of Rs. 5000/-.