Dimapur city wore a deserted look after 2pm today 21st July 2020, after strict enforcement of the lockdown guidelines by the law enforcing agencies in coordination with the District administration. Almost all the shops down their shutters by 2 pm and very few movement pedestrians were noticed.

It may be noted that during the meeting of DTF Dimapur held on 20th July, the house agreed for more stringent implementation of lockdown rules in view of the present situation with regard to COVID-19 pandemic. Accordingly, under the direction of Commissioner Police Dimapur, Rothihu Tetseo IPS, traffic barricades were installed today at major traffic intersections in the district after 2 pm at City Tower junction, NL Road, Dhobinala, Nagarjan point and Veterinary point. Tetseo cautioned that unnecessary movement in the street,  bikers, cycling in road, movement of non-essential traffic will not be allowed after 2 pm and said that violators would be penalised accept those who are under the exempted category. 

Meanwhile DC Dimapur Anoop Kinchi IAS also warned that public movement would not be allowed after 2 pm and cautioned that defaulters would be punished under Disaster Management Act 2005. He further directed the shopkeepers to strictly maintain the timing for opening and closing of their shops as per laid down guideline.

Dimapur District administration and Police appealed for public cooperation in fighting the pandemic collectively.

(DPRO Dimapur)