CCTV surveillance to ensure safety in Iewduh

Staff Reporter

Shillong, Sept 14: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) today decided to put Iewduh – the oldest traditional market in the region – under CCTV surveillance to ensure the safety and security of traders and the general public.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Committee on Safety, Security and Cleanliness of Iewduh was convened by the KHADC chief executive member (CEM) Pyniaid Sing Syiem and attended by EM in-charge market Grace Mary Kharpuri, EM in-charge development Carnes Sohshang and representatives of various localities – Mawkhar, Umsohsun, Mission Compound, Wahthapbru, Qualapatty, Riatsamthiah and Wahingdoh – besides officials from the district administration.

Addressing the media after the meeting, Syiem informed that the Committee has decided to seek funds from the Fifteen Finance Commission to construct and renovate public toilets, drainage systems and install new water pipes at Iewduh.

“The committee has also decided to install CCTV cameras and solar lightings in and around Iewduh to monitor any untoward incidents and to instil a sense of safety and security among the traders and market goers,” he said.

The CEM also said that the committee has also decided to conduct an inspection in Iewduh for the installation of a check gate to monitor the entry and exit of people and to prevent theft and anti-social elements, especially during nighttime.

Meanwhile, the committee has also decided to ban overnight staying in Iewduh and also to take action against shop owners who converted their shops into residence complexes and against those involved in gambling.

Drug users increasing in Shillong says DGP; 5 caught red handed with heroin in Mawprem

Staff Reporter

Shillong, March 10: Five persons including a woman were arrested in Shillong city for possessing heroin. Two operations were conducted at Lower Mawprem yesterday. One person was arrested with 5 soap boxes of heroin weighing 66.46 grams from the back gate of the KHADC office at the Mawprem area during the first operation.

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The police team also raided in the area of Lower Mawprem Lumsohphoh and seized 20 soap boxes containing heroin of 268.7 grams, 60 syringes and cash of Rs 6.87 lakh from the possession of two males and two females.

All have been arrested and the cases are under further investigation.

“Out of the four, one is a lactating mother. There is evidence of the involvement of the two ladies. They are very active as far as the supply of drugs is concerned,” Director General of Police (DGP) Dr LR Bishnoi told reporters today.

“Syringes are recovered. This indicates injecting drug users is increasing in Shillong. That is very dangerous as it can cause AIDS also. In every raid, 40-60 syringes are also recovered. This is a real cause of concern for all of us,” Dr Bishnoi said.