The East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner, Swapnil Tembe, has promulgated an order under Section 144 of the CrPC to direct all shops and commercial establishments to close by 7 pm daily. He also imposed night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am.
Religious gatherings are permitted for 45 minutes only, with 50 percent seating capacity, while any kind of gathering of more than 30 people is banned without prior permission.
The circular also said that wearing facemasks is mandatory and smoking and spitting in public places is strictly prohibited and the violators will be fined by designated officers.