Shillong, April 4: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of East Khasi Hills (EKH) District in Meghalaya has declared April 7 as ‘Dry Day’ in the entire district on account of Good Friday.

According to an order issued by the DC, all bonded warehouses/Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) “OFF & ON” shops/home delivery licensees/canteens and outstills shall remain closed on the above mentioned date.

During the time period, possession, distribution and sale of alcohol will be completely prohibited along the entire district.