Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Kumar Ramnikant has in an Order lifted the ban imposed on slaughter of pigs, import/ export live pigs/ piglets and transportation of pigs and pork in the Infected Zones and Surveillance Zones (ASF) at Sechü/Zubza with immediate effect. The order is being issued in view of the lapse of 2 months and having followed the protocol of ' National Action Plan' for Control, Containment and Eradication of African Swine Fever (ASF) laid down by the Govt. of India and with no further report of new outbreak. The order further informed that the public should strictly follow hygienic and Bio-security measures and remain vigilant and report to the concerned authority in case of any unusual sickness or death.

(Khekiye IA Kohima)