Night Curfew extended in East Khasi Hills till April 25

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 19, 2021

The District Magistrate, East Khasi Hills Distric on Monday has extended the Night Curfew in East Khasi Hills District with effect from 19th April, 2021 upto 25th April 2021 only for timings falling between 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM each day.

The order was issued in order to put in place preventive and mitigation measures so the pandemic of COVID-19 is contained, reduced and eliminated in the district. 

The order will not apply to medical teams and officials on COVID-19 duty, police, security and armed forces, Civil Defence and Home Guard volunteers, wholesale and retail pharmacies, Fire and Emergency Service, MeECL, NEEPCO and Power Grid, FCI vehicles, officers and staff of Corona Care Centres, press, print and electronic, Information and Public Relations Department, National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd, Shillong Municipal Board and Telecom service.

However, Petrol pumps and home delivery of cooked food items are permitted till 11:00 P.M.

These services shall strictly comply with all protocols and procedures including social distancing, limiting of field staff to the barest minimum and other advisories of Government in the Health and Family Welfare Department, without fail.

Movement of vehicles carrying essential goods, security forces, medical equipments and shops for repair of trucks on highways are also exempted. However, drivers and attendants of the vehicles shall be subject to medical screening as per laid down protocols.  

Curfew passes may be obtained online @ eastkhasihills.gov.in.