DAPORIJO, 14 Oct: The 10-day Potor-Uyi ritual by Dasi and Kare villages in Chetam circle of Upper Subansiri district to ward off foot and mouth disease in livestock began on Tuesday.
The ritual is being performed under the guidance of priest Pordin Kare in view of the reports of FMD affecting domestic animals in the region.
As per the Tagin customary belief, Potor-Uyi ritual is performed as a last resort, besides medical sciences to seek protection against epidemics, contagious diseases, and for collective well-being, agricultural prosperity, and safe movement.
During the period of traditional restrictions, unauthorised public movement and transportation, bursting of firecrackers, producing loud explosive sounds, firing of arms and ammunition, felling of trees and generating prohibited noise, hunting and fishing have been prohibited within the designated jurisdiction of Dasi and Kare villages.
The public and neighbouring communities have been appealed to respect and strictly comply with these customary restrictions as violation is believed to invite serious spiritual consequences.
The Sippi to Chetam circle headquarters PMGSY road, leading to Dasi and Kare villages, will remain closed from 3 pm on 13 October to 3 am on 23 October.
The organizing committee urged residents of Jeke, Daru, Boging, Raga, Dadi, Hamriga, Rikung, and Guha under Nilling circle to use alternative Siga PMGSY to Dayam route for essential supplies and medical emergencies.
