Shillong, March 29 -- Meghalaya police has deployed its 14,000 strength police personnel on the ground to strictly implement curfew and lockdown and the related duties to check the spread of COVID-19.

"The police forces are actively engaged in this herculean task and are also committed at assisting the State Administration in their efforts to supply Essential Goods and Medical and Emergency Services," State's Director General of Police R Chandranathan said.

He also appealed to the residents of the state to co-operate with the district administrations in their efforts in creating awareness and implementing norms relating to social distancing and hand hygiene.

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