Shillong, Sept 14: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) on Thursday decided to put Iewduh – the oldest traditional market in the region – under CCTV surveillance to ensure safety and security of traders and the general public.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Committee on Safety, Security and Cleanliness of Iewduh was convened by the KHADC chief executive member (CEM) Pyniaid Sing Syiem and attended by EM in-charge market Grace Mary Kharpuri, EM in-charge development Carnes Sohshang and representatives of various localities – Mawkhar, Umsohsun, Mission Compound, Wahthapbru, Qualapatty, Riatsamthiah and Wahingdoh – besides officials from the district administration.

Addressing the media after the meeting, Syiem informed that the Committee has decided to seek funds from the Fifteenth Finance Commission to construct and renovate public toilets, drainage systems and install new water pipes at Iewduh.

“The committee has also decided to install CCTV cameras and solar lightings in and around Iewduh to monitor any untoward incidents and to instil a sense of safety and security among the traders and market goers,” he said.

The CEM also said that the committee has also decided to conduct an inspection in Iewduh for installation of a check gate to monitor the entry and exit of people and to prevent theft and anti-social elements especially during night time.

Meanwhile, the committee has also decided to ban overnight staying in Iewduh and also to take action against shop owners who have converted their shops into residence complex and against those involved in gambling.

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