In order to take effective measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19, DC Mon, Thavaseelan K IAS, on 26th April 2021 ordered the sealing of Planning Office, Mon Town for 48 hours till further orders. In another notification, the DC ordered the sealing of House No. 159 Government Quarter, Wagiem Ward, Mon Town till further orders.

Any person violating the containment measures would be liable to be proceeded against as per the provision of Sections 51 to 60 of Disaster Management Act 2005 besides legal action under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code and other legal provisions as applicable.

(Renbenthung, IA Mon)