Port Blair, Jun 29: Modifying yesterday’s order regarding extension of Lockdown, Dr. Angel Bhati Chauhan, IAS, District Magistrate of North & Middle Andaman District today issued a fresh order which says that all non-essential shops are permitted to open on all days between 06.00 AM to 03.00 PM in North and Middle Andaman.
“All shops shall strictly follow norms of social distancing by maintaining a distance of at least one meter from a person and not allowing more than 03 persons at a time inside the premises. Any overcrowding on violation of social distancing will be responsibility of the shopkeepers and will invite line of Rs.4000/- for violation of social distancing norms and Rs. 10000/- for overcrowding in shops/establishments, along with sealing of shop for 14 days,” the order added.
Also the movement of labourers and persons engaged in agriculture and its allied activities have been permitted beyond 03.00 PM up to 06.00 PM as per the order issued.
17 kgs venison seized by Mobile Squad team of Middle Andaman Forest Division
Port Blair, June 28: On 28/06/2021 at about 0600 hrs, the team of AFEVS unit consisting of Mr. S P Roy Dy. Ranger, Mr. Baiju M Nair Forester, Mr. M Shabbir forest guard, Mr. Basant Lall forest guard, Mr. Sanjay Mondal, Mr. Anup Mistry mazdoors on a tip off went to forest check post Rangat, under Gram Panchayat Rangat & Range jurisdiction of Rangat & intercepted an auto rickshaw bearing registration No. AN01-D-6164. On checking three plastic bags of which two bags containing crabs of about 40 Kgs & one bag contains venison about 17 Kgs were found.
The Auto driver along with two persons was arrested & the venison, crabs & the vehicle were seized on the spot under relevant section of wild life protection Act 1972. All the accused were brought to the Range office AFEVS unit alongwith the seized materials (meat of spotted deer, crabs & vehicle).
Further interrogation/investigation the accused auto driver disclosed his name as Mr. Ranjit Sana S/o Late Sushil Sana R/o Laxmanpur under GP Urmilapur. He stated that the two persons hired his auto from Shyamkund village & asked him to go to Rangat and they carried three bags which were tied by rope & when he asked about it they said all the bags contain crab which they are going to sell to a wholesaler in Rangat market.
The other two co-passengers were identified as Mr. Dulal Biswas S/o Mr. Batul Biswas, R/o Shyamkund & Mr. Uttam Bachar S/o Mr. Shanti Ram Bachar R/o Bangaon respectively under GP Bakultala. After verification of all case related documents the same are being handed over to Range officer Rangat in original for further proceedings of the case. The case is under investigation.
The entire operation took place under the guidance of Mr. Vijay Kishen, Forest Ranger Mobile Squad Rangat & under overall direction and supervision of Mr. Satyaprakash Singh, IFS Divisional Forest Officer, Middle Andaman Forest Division.
Middle Andaman Forest Division has zero tolerance against any offence related to Wildlife or Forest and any other anti-social activities which prevails in the Reserved Forest area/Protected areas.
The Divisional Forest Officer, Middle Andaman has appealed to the general public to pass any credible & relevant information regarding wildlife/Forest Offences to the nearest Range office or on the below mentioned Telephone Numbers,
DFO Office Rangat: 03192-274210, Range office Rangat: 03192-274204, Range Office Bakultala: 03192-277541, Range Office Betapur: 03192-270103, Range Office Bajlungta (Kadamtala) 03192-267019 and Range Office AFEVS Unit (Mobile Squad) 03192-275353
District Administration NMA distributes Ration Kits to Needy Children
Trinath
Port Blair, June 27: The North & Middle Andaman District Administration in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic has taken various actions to strengthen the healthcare facilities in order to provide better care to the patients and also ensure the welfare of the children who have lost their parents due to COVID-19.
The Hindu Rashtra Shakti team of North & Middle Andaman handed over 04 ration kits to Dr. Angel Bhat Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner (North & Middle Andaman).
Dr.Angel Bhat Chauhan,Deputy Commissioner (North & Middle Andaman) along with HRS team distributed the ration kits to the needy children who have lost either or both of their parents due to COVID-19 or otherwise at Mayabunder. Around 04 Kits were distributed to the needy Children.
Dr.Angel Bhat Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner ( North & Middle Andaman) praised the HRS team Dr. P.K.Mandal, State General S Secretary, Mr. Dilip Kumar Das, District President, Mr. N.C.Mazumder, Mr. Jeet Halder and the whole team for their welfare measures.
The District Administration (N& M Andaman) ensured all possible support to the needy children who are badly affected during the pandemic by losing the breadwinner of their family.
The DC(N&M Andaman) has further urged the Civil Society Organisations to come forward for the help of such children. Further DC(N&M Andaman) has sought the cooperation of public in fighting the pandemic and reiterated that the Administration is committed to provide the best of services.
Naveen Nagar resident arrested for killing friend during argument over money
John Wilbert & Vikramaditya
Port Blair, June 25: A resident of Naveen Nagar, Diglipur has been arrested by PS Diglipur today, under section 304 IPC, for killing his friend.
According to details yesterday night at around 11 PM heated argument erupted between two friends Mr. Vinod Kerketta, 37 years and Mr. Kamal @Pandi, 36 years, at Ganesh Temple area of Naveen Nagar. Soon there was a fight between both of them during which Mr. Vinod, overpowered Mr. Pandi and knocked him down.
According to claim Mr.Pandi became unconscious after which Mr. Vinod left the place and went to his home.
This morning at around 6.00 AM while crossing the area, a police constable spotted Mr. Pandi, who was dead by then. Soon the body was shifted to nearby hospital and after postmortem the body was handed over to the family members of the victim.
The accused Mr. Vinod was soon arrested under section 304 IPC (causing death o by doing any rash or negligent act not amounting to culpable homicide).
As per details Mr. Vinod was DRM in PWD while Mr. Pandi was private worker. The inquiry was conducted by Inspector, NS Stalin, SHO PS Diglipur under the overall direction of DySP, N&M Andaman, Mr. RK Sharma and SP, N&M Andaman, Mr. Vichitra Veer, IPS.
IRCS distributes Red Cross printed Face Masks, Soaps and Immunity Booster Medicines
Rangat, June 24: The Indian Red Cross society distributed Red-Cross printed Face Masks, Soaps and Homoeo Immunity Booster Medicines and conducted COVID-19 appropriate behaviour awareness program to benefit the Safaikarmacharis and mazdoors of Rangat Panchayat.
Dr. B.Bindu Kumar, Secretary Incharge of Red-Cross, N&M Andaman and Mr. P.Prakash, Red-Cross life member and Mrs. Poonam Rai, Panchayat Secretary were present.
The Red cross Secretary I/c also demonstrated how to properly wear face Mask covering nose and mouth effectively and also demonstrated handwashing technique using soap and water and to follow physical distancing to effectively prevent the chain of transmission of viral infections.
While distributing the Medicine, the doctor advised to take 4 globules of Arsenic alb 30 for adult and 2 for children below 10 years, in empty stomach for three consecutive days in the morning and each time after taking the medicine, there should be no intake of food or liquid for at least 30 minutes. After taking the medicine for three days, the dose could be repeated after a gap of 3 to 4 weeks.
Earlier Mrs. Poonam Rai, Panchayat Secretary, welcomed and Mr. P.Prakash thanked the Panchayat Secretary for the arrangements.
Crocodile Attacks resident of Shaktighar, Rangat; Victim Missing
John Wilbert & Vikramaditya
Rangat, June 23: A 72 years old woman namely Mrs. Elean Barla has been reportedly attacked by a crocodile yesterday evening at around 05:00 PM at Shaktighar area of Rangat.
As per reports, the 72 year old woman with her daughter, had gone for fishing at Shaktighar Baludera Nallah, where while fishing a crocodile attacked her and took her inside water because of which her daughter and also nearby people couldn’t help her.
The lady is still missing and a search operation has been launched in this regard.
Mr. Satya Prakash, IFS, DFO, Rangat told Andaman Sheekha that still search operation is going on. Joint team of forest and police is searching the body using four dinghies.
One cage has also been placed in the Nallah and tomorrow another cage will be placed. As per sources heavy rain is making search operation very difficult.
“Today I went to the spot and met with family members of old woman and I gave assurance that the department will do best to help the family,” Mr. Satya Prakash added.
Islanders must follow COVID Appropriate Behavior: DC, NMA
Trinath & Vikramaditya
Port Blair, Jun 22: Dr. Angel Bhati Chauhan, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of North and Middle Andaman said that issuing recent lockdown orders and restricting unnecessary movement of people in North and Middle Andaman was necessary to contain the spread of COVID-19 in NMA District.
In a telephonic conversation with media the DC said that since lockdown has started in the North and Middle Andaman District, people of the District were facing a lot of difficulties. Preventing Islanders and the District from transmission of Coronavirus was important. So far, situation is under control and thus some relaxation has been given to islanders, she added.
“Also I would request that though some relaxations have been provided by Administration, that doesn’t mean that one should violate the rules, people should come out of their house only if it is necessary, they should maintain social distancing at public places and should follow Covid Appropriate Behavior (CAB) and always put their mask on”, the DC added.
The DC further pointed out that the efforts which have been made by Administration till now to contain the spread of COVID-19, that should not be wasted. Whatever relaxations have been provided by Administration, should not be misused.
One Arrested from Kadamtala for impregnating Minor Girl
Trinath & Vikramaditya
Port Blair, June 22: Yesterday a minor girl aged 17 years, went to a PHC in Middle Andaman recently for medical treatment on feeling unwell. During the Heath checkup the doctor found the girl pregnant by two and a half month.
Consequently the matter was reported to the PS Kadamtala and a Lady Sub Inspector was deputed from PS Rangat to investigate the matter and to do the needful in this regard immediately.
The Lady Inspector investigated the matter and arrested the accused a resident of Kadamtala, aged 25 years. The accused was produced before the Honb’le CJM Court at Mayabunder and from there the accused has sent for 14 days Judicial Custody.
It is learnt from sources that two years back the same girl was pregnant and same accused was arrested by PS Aberdeen. The POCSO case of two years back is still pending, it is learnt.
Large Scale Raids Continues in North and Middle Andaman region against bootlegging
John Wilbert
Port Blair, June 21: Bars and wine shops have been closed for some time and this is the time when bootleggers and Rice Beer makers are trying to take advantage.
Keeping this in mind, the district police of North and Middle Andaman has increased the vigil over habitual bootleggers and is continuously conducting raids and jungle searches.
Although the police stations are already stretched for resources because of the enforcement of ongoing COVID restrictions and deployment of additional staff for patrolling in Jarawa Reserve areas, it has not deterred them for this important aspect, as bootlegging and illicit liquor is an area which may have implications on public health and general crime scenario.
In this year 2021 large amount of illicit liquor was seized and large number of lahens were destroyed by three Police Stations viz Diglipur, Kalighat and Mayabunder.
As per information in 2021 till date PS Diglipur has recovered 65Kgs illicit Rice Beer, 40.88 ltr illicit liquor, 186 Nos. 180ML IMFL Bottles, 14 Nos. 375 ML IMFL Bottles, 47 Nos. 750 ML IMFL bottles and 2.6 liter loose IMFL bottles. Other than this around many Lehans were destroyed.
Similarly the Police Station Khalighat recovered 18 Kgs illicit Rice Beer, 2.75 ltrs illicit liquor, 18 Nos. 180ML IMFL Bottles, 14 Nos. 375 ML IMFL Bottles, 02 Nos. 750 ML IMFL bottles and 1.8 liter loose IMFL bottles. Other than this many Lehans were destroyed.
The Police Station Mayabunder recovered 99 Kgs illicit Rice Beer, 05 ltr illicit liquor, 11 Nos. 180ML IMFL Bottles, 11 Nos. 750 ML IMFL bottles and 1.3 liter loose IMFL bottle. In this case also may Lehans were destroyed.
The entire operation was headed by Inspector Stalin SHO Police Station Diglipur, Inspector Usman Ali, SHO Mayabunder and Sub Inspector Suresh Kumar SHO Khalighat. The operations were monitored by SDPO, Mr. RK Sharma and the entire operation was conducted under the supervision of Mr. Vichitra Veer, IPS Superintendent of Police, N&MA.
Tree Plantation Drive by Mayabunder Court
Mayabunder, June 21: Today 21 June 2021, a tree plantation drive was conducted in the premises of Hon’ble Court, Mayabunder by Hon’ble Additional District and Sessions Judge Shri Jimut Bahan Biswas and Hon’ble CJM, Hon’ble Judicial Magistrate and members of Bar Council.
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