The District Magistrate of Kohima, B. Henok Buchem, has issued a strict order directing all building construction firms, agencies, and individuals operating within the Kohima District to immediately secure their construction sites.

The official order, dated 29 October 2026, reiterates the mandatory enforcement of a previous directive (Order No. DCK/REV/MISC-14/2025/401 B, dated 21 November 2025). Under these regulations, all active construction zones must be properly enclosed using perimeter hoarding, debris netting, scaffold shrink-wrap, Monarflex sheeting, or other approved equivalent protection measures.

According to the administration, these steps are vital for safeguarding public health, ensuring pedestrian and workers’ safety, and minimizing environmental pollution caused by dust and airborne debris.

The District Magistrate warned that any non-compliance or failure to implement these containment measures will attract strict legal penalties under the relevant provisions of the law. This directive serves as a final reminder to all builders and contractors in the district to align their operations with public safety standards immediately.

(Zuchumo Kithan, IA Kohima)