Due to rampant cases of theft and pickpocketing, Hima Mylliem has installed 26 CCTV cameras and 34 PA systems at various points in Ïewduh, the biggest urban market in the state.
Today also saw the KHADC Chief Executive Member, Titosstarwell Chyne, inaugurate the foundation stone for the construction of a four-story building at Ïewdielang-Ïewduh, the ground floor of which should be completed in six months.
Speaking on the occasion, Chyne said that numerous complaints of theft in Ïewduh have been received, prompting the KHADC to hold a meeting with the police department and Hima Mylliem, where it decided to install the CCTV cameras.
“We also decided to enhance the security in Ïewduh by increasing police personnel in civil dress to detect various crimes,” he said, adding that it was under his leadership that the council sanctioned Rs 50 lakh to renovate footpaths around Ïewduh.
“We also issued a notification to ban the use of plastic bags, so I urge all shopkeepers in Ïewduh to refrain from using plastic bags because if found violating this order they will be punished, with non-Khasi [traders] to lose their trading license if guilty,” he said, adding that illicit activities like gambling, sale of illegal liquor, etc can no longer be tolerated in a sacred place like Ïewduh.
“I also urged the Acting Syiem of Hima Mylliem and the Myntris to ensure that no illicit activities at Ïewduh prevail and to have at least four cleaning drives a year,” he said.
Lauding the Deputy Commissioner, who took steps to see that meat shops and tea stalls are clean and well-maintained, he urged the shops at Ïewduh to also maintain cleanliness all the time and warned that shops risking human life through poor hygiene will be shut down.
Earlier KHADC Executive Member in charge of Markets, Grace Kharpuri, said that Ïewdielang is extremely congested and lauded Hima Mylliem for the initiative to expand Ïewdielang.
However, she urged the various associations and the Hima to maintain Ïewduh and not just think of it as a source of income.
“We hope that one day Ïewduh will become a tourist spot, unlike now where it is a big disgrace when a tourist comes and sees all the dirtiness and congestion,” she said, expressing hope that a market at Mawroh will also materialize at the earliest.
