The Deputy Commissioner (Excise) of East Khasi Hills District has declared October 24th as Dry Day in the entire district of East Khasi Hills on Diwali.
According to an order issued by the DC, “All bonded warehouses, IMFL ‘OFF’ and ‘ON’ shops, home delivery licensees/canteens and out stills shall remain closed on this day.”
During this period, possession, distribution, and sale of alcohol will be completely prohibited throughout the district.
Declaration of Dry day in the entire District of East Khasi Hills on account of #Diwali on 24th October, 2022 @DiprMeghalaya @isawanda_laloo @DC_EKH @MeghalayaPolice pic.twitter.com/K804uvCDQW
— MegNIC (@MeghalayaGov) October 21, 2022