Curfew extended in West Garo Hills

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaNovember 6, 2020

In continuation with the earlier order, Curfew under Section 144 Cr PC together with the Regulation 3 of the Meghalaya Epidemic Disease, COVID-19 Regulations 2020, has been extended in the entire West Garo Hills District from 6:00 AM of 7^th November, 2020 till 6:00 AM of 17^th November, 2020.

The order which comes into force with immediate effect has prohibited movement of individuals between 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM in the entire District of West Garo Hills and no plying of vehicles other than Essential Commodities while the markets are to close at 7:00 PM each day and Sunday will be closed. However, all prohibited and permitted activities will remain the same as notified earlier.

Further, the District Magistrate, West Garo Hills has advised everyone that wearing of face Mask and Covering the mouth and nose when coming out in emergency which is mandatory and spitting and smoking in public place including office and work places is prohibited. Violators will be imposed penalty by the designated Officers, who have been empowered under Section 2 of the Epidemic Disease Act, 1897 as per the notification issued earlier.

Any person violating these lockdown measures will be liable to be proceeded against as per the provisions of Section 51 to 60 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, besides legal action under Section 188 of the IPC and other legal provisions as applicable.