Naga Tribal Union Chümoukedima Town (NTUCT) and Chümoukedima Chamber of Commerce and Trade Association (CCCTA) on Wednesday, warned shops selling daily essentials and other basic needs not to hoard their rates.
In a press release, NTUCT president Lhousito Khro and CCCTA president James Kin has informed that any business man found “indulging under such covers would be heavily punished”.
In the joint press release, NTUCT and CCCTA advised the public not to flock to the market for unnecessary panic buying as they had enough food stock.
The bodies called upon the town council administrator to strictly enforce laid down norms and SOPs during the proposed 15-day restrictions with the help of sufficient police force and frontline workers. The two bodies also assured assistance to the local administration for the purpose whenever called upon.
They requested GBs and ward chairmen to identify and strictly monitor persons coming from outside and ensure they are self-isolated at least 10 days if COVID-19 negative test report is produced on arrival.
Meanwhile, NTUCT and CCCTA have advised the public to remain at home for safety measures and go out only on emergency cases. It also informed that wearing of mask was mandatory and that a fine of Rs. 100 would be imposed for non-compliance.
Further, the bodies called upon the public to cooperate for the sake of safety to self as well as to others.