Kohima Magistrate Orders Clean-Up of Roads and Infrastructure

Kohima: District Magistrate Kohima B Henok Buchem has ordered an immediate sweep of the city to clear roadside obstructions. The directive targets unauthorized structures including pigsties, urinals, and construction materials piled along public thoroughfares.

Builders face strict new safety mandates. They must install perimeter hoardings, debris netting, and protective sheeting to shield the public from dust and hazards. The DM warned that officials will seize or destroy non-compliant items without warning. Defaulters will pay the bill. "The expenses incurred will be borne by the defaulters," the order stated.

The crackdown also targets utility companies. Internet providers, cable operators, and water agencies must remove all redundant overhead wires and abandoned pipes. These measures align with previous directives from November 21, 2025. The district administration cited public health and safety as the primary motivation for these strict, immediate enforcement actions.