Khwairamband Ima Keithel to shut down for 10 days

Imphal: Manipur state home department has issued an order to shut down Khwairamband Ima Keithel and its adjoining temporary markets for 10 days.

The order was issued on Wednesday in wake of rising Covid-19 cases in the state.

One in each three shops located in Galis of Thangal Bazar and Paona Bazar to be opened on rotation, the order said.

All public transport vehicles ranging from E-Rickshaws to buses are instructed to carry passengers upto maximum half capacity and ensure all passengers wear face mask always, it added.

For markets in other districts, the deputy commissioners and police superintendents should immediately evaluate and issue suitable restriction orders, it said.

Deputy commissioner, Imphal West and superintendent of police, Imphal West shall take necessary action to implement the orders, chief secretary in-charge M.H.Khan and chairman, state executive committee said.