Coronavirus: Majuli bans all water transport

Coronavirus: Majuli bans all water transport

The Majulidistrict administration has banned all water transport connecting the riverisland with other parts of the State with effect from Saturday. The districtadministration has prohibited plying of ferries, country boats or any othermeans of water transport to reduce the risk of coronavirus outbreak in thedistrict

However, the administration has stated that in case of a medical emergency, the patient or family members may contact the district administration or the district disaster management authority. The notification regarding the prohibition further stated that boat ambulances will continue to ply during this period.

It alsostated that any violation of the order will be prosecuted under DDMA Act 2008,epidemic Disaster Act, 1887 and other relevant rules including Section 188 of IPC.

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