A meeting on maintenance of law and order during the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebration at Lawngtlai District was held today at the DC's Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Pi Shashanka Ala, IAS.

The meeting was attended by concerned officials from state and LADC and representatives of NGOs. Problems likely to be faced during the festive season and suggestions for its preventive measures and solutions were discussed in the meeting. Members shared their experiences from previous years and the commendable efforts carried out by District Police and Young Lai Association every year to ensure peaceful environment during the season were pointed out and applauded. 

The meeting entrusted District Police and CYLA to make necessary arrangements to ensure peace and safety during the season. Use of drugs, alcohol and crackers is prohibited. Import of pigs from outside the District is relaxed, but only health checked pigs are to be imported. An order for halting all construction processes will be issued and inspection of drug stores will be conducted. Police personnel and NGO volunteers will keep watch and offenders of law may be punished as per the appropriate law.