Dimapur, May 31 (MExN): Deputy Commissioner Kohima Gregory Thejawelie has informed that individuals/organizations found obstructing the initiative of the government in its fight against COVID-19 infection within Kohima District shall be arrested and booked under relevant sections of IPC, Section 51 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and the Epidemic Disease Act, 1897.
The DC ordered the general public not to discriminate the frontline workers and their families in any manner whatsoever.
This follows reports that in the wake of some returnees being tested positive for COVID-19, some people from certain Colonies/Wards are restricting free movement of the heathcare workers, cleaners, drivers and all other frontline workers from performing their assigned duties diligently.
Further, the DC’s order also stated that obstructions/refusals for setting up of quarantine center(s) by the government in colonies/wards are taken seriously as against the directive of the government issued on May 21.
This order shall come into force with immediate effect, it added.
