As another total lockdown begins, Kohima town wears a deserted look with absolutely no activity in the otherwise busy traffic points like Razhü point and the old MLA junction on July 25. Entries to respective colonies are also being manned by volunteers. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | July 25
Normal life has been affected following seven day total lockdown which started from today in the state capital Kohima.
All categories of shops were closed and the streets wore deserted looks with no vehicular and public movement within Kohima municipality.
The lockdown has been enforced in order to enhance active surveillance by the Chief Medical Officer in coordination with Team Kohima and to ensure more comprehensive contact tracing, early detection of suspected cases and isolation measures so as to slow down the chain of transmission.
No untoward incidents were reported from any quarter at the time of filing this report.
Earlier, Kohima Deputy Commissioner informed that all public movement is prohibited, except on rare medical emergencies.
All categories of shops are to strictly remain closed during the total lockdown period, except for pharmacies outside the sealed areas.
All religious places should remain closed. Religious services and congregation is strictly prohibited.
Movement of all commercial and private vehicles prohibited, except for unavoidable medical emergencies.
Gathering of people at public places within residential areas in ward/colonies/villages is prohibited.
Marriages are not allowed during the lockdown period.
Funeral/last rites related gathering shall ensure social distancing and the maximum number people allowed shall not exceed more than 20 people.
Inter State, inter district and inter village movement is restricted. However movement of medical emergency cases and essential goods and services with proper safety measures will be allowed.
