Sarbananda Sonowal reviews preparedness of hill districts

BB Goswami | TNN | Updated: Apr 5, 2020, 13:33 IST

CM Sarbananda Sonowal holds a review meeting in West Karbi Anglong

SILCHAR: Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday visited Haflong in Dima Hasao district and Hamren in West Karbi Anglong district to take stock of thier preparedness to fight against Covid-19. The chief minister visited Haflong Civil Hospital and held a review meeting with senior officials of the district.
While attending the review meeting at the district circuit house at Haflong, the Assam CM directed the district administration to maintain uninterrupted supply of essential commodities to people during the ongoing lockdown. He also asked the deputy commissioner and superintendent of police to keep a strict vigil to ensure complete compliance of lockdown norms.
The Dima Hasao DC informed the chief minister about the emergency services pressed into operation apart from measures taken to ensure supply of essential goods to people and number of people who are put under quarantine in the district.
Later interacting with media at Haflong, the chief minister said that the people of Assam have extended full support to the lockdown announced by the Prime Minister and adhered to its norms. He also appealed the people to maintain the same spirit in the coming days. He also urged the people not to panic and continue the fight against Covid-19 with positive outlook and discipline.
During this visit to Hamren in West Karbi Anglong district, the CM visited the quarantine centres set up at Kuthepi Model School, Dongkamokam and held a review meeting at Waisong Indoor Stadium conference hall with district administration and senior officials of health and other departments.