Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, Kumar Ramnikant, IAS has lifted the ban imposed on slaughter of pigs, import/ export live pigs/ piglets and transportation of pigs and pork in the Infected Zones and Surveillance Zones at Sechü/Zubza with immediate effect.

The order is being issued in view of the lapse of two months and having followed the protocol of ‘National Action Plan’ for Control, Containment and Eradication of African Swine Fever (ASF)’ laid down by the Government of India and with no further report of new outbreak.

The order further advised the public to strictly follow hygienic and bio-security measures. The DC also reminded citizens to remain vigilant and report to the concerned authority in case of any unusual sickness or death.

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