Nagaland: Strict lockdown enforcement in Dimapur

Dimapur town wore a deserted look after 2 pm on Tuesday following strict enforcement of the lockdown guidelines by the law enforcing agencies in coordination with the district administration.

Almost all the shops downed their shutters by 2pm and a few pedestrians were noticed on the streets. Shops and other business establishments are allowed to open from 9am to 2pm in the district.

The Dimapur district task force at a meeting at the deputy commissioner’s office on Monday called for more stringent implementation of lockdown rules in view of the present Covid-19 situation. As of Monday, Nagaland crossed 1000 positive cases.

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Accordingly, under the direction of Dimapur commissioner of police Rothihu Tetseo, traffic barricades were installed at major traffic intersections in the town after 2pm on Tuesday.

Tetseo said unnecessary movement in the streets, bikers, cycling, movement of non-essential traffic will not be allowed after 2pm, except those who are under the exempted category. He said the violators would be penalized.

Dimapur deputy commissioner Anoop Kinchi also said the public movement would not be allowed after 2pm. He warned that defaulters would be punished under the Disaster Management Act 2005.

He directed the shopkeepers to strictly maintain the timing for opening and closing of their shops as per laid down guidelines.

The Dimapur district administration and police appealed for public cooperation in fighting the pandemic collectively.

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