No.55/2020-2021

Implementation of Lockdown to fight the spread of Covid-19 has caused many people to be stranded in different parts of the country. Initiatives to bring them home is underway, among which 994 Mizos are expected to reach Bairabi rail station on 14th May, 2020, from Chennai by a specially arranged train.

Dr H Lalthlangliana, Deputy Commissioner, Kolasib district along with several officers from the district visited the Bairabi train station this morning, overseeing the various arrangements to receive the returning stranded Mizos in a safe and effective manner. A brief discussion was held with regards to Medical screening on arrival, security arrangement, transportation, fooding and safety of personnels who will be on duty.

The special train carrying 994 stranded Mizos from Chennai is expected to reach Bairabi train station on 14th May, 2020 (Thursday). The station will be equipped with 10 Screening points and buses waiting to drop them off to their respective districts.