Arunachal Pradesh bars visitors

The Arunachal Pradesh government has barred all visitors from entering the State from 21 March.

In an order issued on Thursday, the government said that all visitors/tourist inner line permits stand cancelled with immediate effect.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu in a tweet said that as precautionary measure, Arunachal is closing its door to all visitors in view of Covid-19 pandemic.

He said all inner line permits (ILPs) issued earlier stand cancelled. He said the well-being of the people of the State comes first.

Let us be alert & take necessary precautions.

Washing our hands thoroughly & maintaining personal hygiene can help prevent the spread of #coronavirus.

Together we will overcome this global challenge.

Awareness and self care is the key to fight #CoronaVirus. All resources are being mobilized to prevent COVID-19 in Arunachal. A review meeting today with Speaker @pasang_sona Ji, Health Min @AloLibang Ji, CS and officials from health dept on strengthening our campaign. pic.twitter.com/fYdfhR9ugP

— Pema Khandu (@PemaKhanduBJP) March 20, 2020