Prohibitory order imposed under section 144 CrPC for a week in Arunachal Pradesh
Our Correspondent
Itanagar: The Capital Complex administration in Arunachal Pradesh has imposed prohibitory order under section 144 CrPC on movement of people from Tuesday evening to April 14.
The order was issued on Monday evening by Capital Complex Deputy Commissioner Komar Dolom as people have considerably violated the protocol of total lockdown on the ground.
The prohibition would be effective from 3.30 pm to 8.30 am from Tuesday until April 14, in addition to the already existing regulatory order issued earlier for the lockdown, the DC said in his order.
The capital complex comprises of areas under Itanagar, Naharlagun, Nirjuli and Banderdewa.
“The prohibition has been imposed in order to regulate the unnecessary movement of pedestrians and vehicles and to mitigate the spread of COVID-19,” the order stated.
Dolom in the order said it was observed in the past few days of the lockdown period that the movement of unauthorized persons and vehicles on the roads had not lessened as required.
“The assembly of people in the market places is still crowded and social distancing is not maintained in spite of several advisories given, thereby, making it dangerous from the standpoint of possible spread of coronavirus in the capital region. It appears that the protocol of total lockdown has been considerably violated on the ground,” the DC added in his order.
No unauthorized vehicles including two wheelers and public would be allowed to move on the roads except the essential services and those who are otherwise permitted.
“The assembly of more than 3 persons will not be allowed except for medical purpose in lifting of patients and the public have been advised to remain indoors,” the order stated adding, people sitting outside their building premises and walking in the streets are strictly prohibited during the enforcement of the prohibitory order.
The timing of opening grocery shops from 9 am to 3 pm would be maintained, provided there is social distancing, the DC added.