COVID-19: Saipung PS shut down temporarily after 1 test positive

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJuly 12, 2020

The Saipung Police Station in East Jaintia Hills has been temporarily closed after one of the officials was tested positive for COVID-19.

Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) GK Iangrai in a statement said police officials of the police station have been placed under medical observation and at present all official works of the police station have been shifted to Umpleng Anti-Dacoity Camp.

“The police station is being disinfected as per protocols and once the establishment has been declared fit for re-occupation, the police station will then be opened for official works,” he said.

The AIGP further requested the general public residing within the jurisdiction of the police station to approach Umpleng AD Camp for any urgent requirement or assistance.