'Loud speaker devices of Ima Keithel not functioning properly'
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 19 2021:
The loud speaker devices fixed by Imphal West Police at Ima Leimarel Sidabi Keithel are not functioning properly and the public is not able to hear the awareness messages clearly given from time to time through these devices.
Many have complained that the public is not able to hear the awareness messages clearly be it regarding COVID-19 pandemic, parking of vehicles at the wrong place etc since the last two days as the loud speaker devices are not functioning properly.
One of the women vendors of the marker told this reporter of TSE that the public are not able to hear the details of the messages clearly and expressed the desire of wanting to know the important details amid the crucial situation of the Covid pandemic.
While speaking to one of the police personnel deployed in the area, he stated that the recorded awareness messages are not clear however if one speaks directly through the microphone, it can be heard clearly.
He further stated that rain water might have entered the devices therefore it is not functioning properly and is unable to provide clear details.
Many shopkeepers, commuters and women vendors complained regarding the issue and will take up the issue to the higher authorities, he added.
It also came to the notice of this reporter that many women vendors have not attended the markets in the last few days due to the rising Covid positive cases in the State.
However it was seen that many vendors and customers were found to be wearing face masks which is a good sign and it will help is minimising the further spread of the virus if one adheres strictly to Covid protocols and SOPs.