Arunachal Pradesh Imposes 7-Day Lockdown In Capital Region As Precaution

Addressing media persons, ICR deputy commissioner Talo Potom said the lockdown would come into effect from 5 am on May 10 and would remain applicable till 5 am on May 17.

The Arunachal Pradesh government on Friday announced a seven-day-lockdown in the Itanagar Capital Region from May 10 citing the Covid-19 situation. The capital region consists of Itanagar, Naharlagun, Nirjuli and Banderdewa. Addressing media persons, ICR deputy commissioner Talo Potom said the lockdown would come into effect from 5 am on May 10 and would remain in force till 5 am on May 17. "The lockdown is being imposed as a precautionary measure taking into consideration the sudden spike in the number of COVID-19 positive cases in the region," Mr Potom said.