In order to take effective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, DC Mon and Chairman (DDMA), Thavaseelan K, IAS, on 9th June 2021, ordered the sealing of the following houses in Mon Town:
- House No.21, Thamnan Ward.
- House No.05, Shamnyu Ward.
- House No.43, Walo Ward.
- House No.94, Wagiem Ward.
- House No.155, (Above St. Mary's School), Shamnyu Ward.
The houses are to remain sealed till further orders.
In another order, DC Mon ordered the sealing of District Jail Mon, located at Zaklom 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)