GBUD and DUCCF urge strict enforcement of guidelines

Dimapur, May 6 (EMN): Perturbed by alarming rate of Covid cases in the district, GBs’ Union Dimapur (GBUD) and the Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation (DUCC) have expressed the need for strict enforcement of guidelines issued by the government to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

To control the spread of Covid-19, the two organisations in a joint statement issued by GBUD president M Y Ngullie and DUCCF president Tsenthungo Nyamo have issued directives to all the colony authorities within its jurisdiction for compliance.

The organisations have urged to prohibit public gathering in large numbers of any form within the colony. It also urged the colony authorities to provide proper information to its residents to obtain essential commodities within the colony shops and avoid going to the market places and instruct them to avoid venturing outside of home unless it is not absolutely necessary.

Authorities are also asked to ensure its residents maintain strict discipline behaviour and act in responsible manner by adhering to the SOPs and wear masks, use hand sanitiser and maintain social distance.

The colony authorities are also asked to monitor the status of the returnees/ travellers entering into the colony from outside the state. It stated that no outsider should be allowed to stay inside the colony without informing the colony authorities about their travel history.

The colony authorities are asked to check prices of essential commodities and ensure that shopkeepers maintain the prescribed rates fixed by DMC. It also urged the colony authorities to arrange necessary essential commodities to avoid shortage.

Colonies in the border areas are also asked to be extra cautious in order to detect people without proper valid documents/ medical status report entering into the colony.

Colony authorities are further informed to give full cooperation and support to the district administration, law enforcing agencies, Dimapur Municipal Council and Medical department.

The two organisations also apprised the district authorities to take all necessary precaution measures by deploying adequate security personnel at all entry points to detect outside people sneaking into the district.

Meanwhile, the two organisations have appreciated the police commissioner for taking the decision to enforce the odd-even system for vehicles plying in Dimapur. It further urged the competent authority to take stern action against the SOPs defaulters.