Shillong(Meghalaya) ,Oct 21: In partial modification to curfew order issued on Oct 18 and in view of the prevailing situation concerning COVID-19 in the state and in order to put in place preventive and mitigation measures so the pandemic of COVID-19 is contained, reduced and eliminated in East Khasi Hills District and Meghalaya, the District Magistrate, East Khasi Hills District in an order issued today under Section 144 CrPC read together with Regulation 3 of the Meghalaya Epidemic Diseases, COVID-19 Regulations, 2020 has promulgated night curfew in East Khasi Hills District between 10 PM to 5 AM with effect from Oct 21 , and until the Oct 31 , or until further orders.
However, exemptions granted to officials, non officials and essential services as per the earlier curfew order issued on Oct 18 , will continue, stated the District Magistrate.
