West Karbi Anglong Deputy Commissioner declares total lockdown

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DONKAMUKAM: The Deputy Commissioner of West Karbi Anglong, Sayyad Isfaqur Rahman has declared total lockdown in Hamren Municipality Board, Boithalangso Municipality Board, Donkamokam Municipality Board and Kheroni jurisdiction areas on Tuesday in order to check the community transmission of COVID-19 in the hills district. The order will come into force from July 8 to July 15.

Sensation prevailed in Diphu when KAAC EM Khonsing Rongpi tested positive, followed by KAAC EMs Amarsing Tisso and Rupsing Teron, and CEM Tuliram Ronghang's wife Kache Teronpi and their son. During the week-long lockdown in the jurisdiction area, strict action will be taken against the violators of the guidelines. Apart from that, there will be total lockdown on Saturdays and Sundays as per the earlier order.

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