According to the statement on Law & Order in the State with regard to the COVID-19 lockdown as on 19th May, 9(nine) persons violated the lock down and 9(nine) persons were bound down. Further, fines have been imposed on 273(two hundred and seventy three) number of odd number vehicles under various sections of the MV Act and Rs. 48,650/- was collected on that connection.

The statement made by the Principal Secretary to the Government of Nagaland. Abhijit Sinha, IAS however maintained that no Law and Order incidents have been reported in the State.

On supply of essential goods, it has been disclosed that shops for food grains and groceries/ milk remain opened in all the districts except Wokha. Shops for medicines also remain opened in all the districts and the report added that there was no shortage of essential goods in the State.

Further, it has stated that the movement of essential service providers like electricity, telecom facilities, medical facilities and personnel/workers in manufacturing units of essential commodities and e-commerce was not restricted, as per the report.

It was also informed that there are 4(four) active relief camps where 61(sixty one) migrant labourers are housed. Further, there are 4(four) active food camps where more than 800(eight hundred) daily wagers and needy persons were provided with food and dry rations.

(Kepelhoutuonuo, Asstt. Director)