Y Patton along with his entourage guided by DGP Nagaland inspecting the Ganeshnagar quarantine center on June 4. (DIPR Photo)
Dimapur, June 4 (MExN): The Deputy Chief Minister Nagaland, Y Patton, visited the Ganeshnagar quarantine facility on June 4.
Patton inspected the quarantine and isolation wards and reviewed the preparedness of security, medical, electricity, water supply, and sanitation and control room. The Dy CM was impressed with the visible development undertaken by the Police personnel in a record time and graded their performance as “excellent.” He lauded the Police Department led by Nagaland DGP, John Longkumer for setting the stage beautifully to welcome the returnees of Nagaland.
As a gesture of his satisfaction and also to boost the morale of the policemen who were working tirelessly, Patton rendered monetary assistance for meeting exigencies.
Nagaland PHED Minister, Jacob Zhimomi, on behalf of the legislators of Dimapur district, applauded the DGP and all rank and files of the police department for the tremendous work done for the welfare of the Nagas. He cautioned that as human nature, there might be criticism once the returnees occupy the center. In this regard, Zhimomi advised them not to feel discouraged but to continue with their mission, mentioning prevention and isolation as the most important need of the present situation.
MLA Azheto advised the police personnel to inform the surrounding villages to stay indoors while the returnees are transported in the center to avoid apprehensions and also to spray disinfectants often as a preventive measure.
DGP Nagaland, assured to continue rendering their best services and to make the Ganeshnagar QC one of the best.
DIG Training, Aotemsu informed that 250 jawans including 30 women from Mahila are working 10 hours a day. With regard to medical sector, he informed that five teams comprising of 20 medical staff (3 doctors and 17 medical personnel) in each team will work for seven days. He further informed that in each sector there would be a medical observation block which would be manned 24x7 in case of emergency. The returnees would also be monitored twice daily, he informed.
Among others, Advisor Dr Longriniken, Tovihoto Ateli, Kazheto Kinimi and Commissioner Police Dimapur also accompanied Patton.
