Curfew lifted partially in Shillong
Shillong/UNI: Curfew has been relaxed partially in Meghalaya’s capital Shillong with no reports of any fresh violence from parts of the city on Wednesday, an official said.
The district authorities have decided to relaxe curfew in commercial areas – Police Bazaar areas and Anjalee cinema areas bordering Iew Mawlong from 1200 hours to 1600 hours on Wednesday.
Moreover, curfew has been relaxed in Sohra (Cherrapunjee) town from 0080 hours to 1800 hours on Wednesday, while in Shella areas from 0800 hours to 1300 hours.
Meanwhile, 110 Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel has arrived in Shillong on Wednesday to assist the State police in maintaining law and order.
“The situation in the state is normal and under close watch,” Meghalaya police spokesperson, Gabriel Iangrai said.
Mobile internet service remained suspended for the next 24 hours from 2200 hours on Tuesday night in four districts – East Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills, South West Khasi Hills and Ri-Bhoi.
However, the government has lifted the ban on mobile internet service in East and West Jaintia Hills district from 2200 hours on Tuesday night.
The death toll in the clashes between tribal and non-tribal groups in the state rose to three on Sunday after a non-tribal was killed by three unidentified people at his house in East Khasi Hills district.
On February 28, clashes broke out between KSU members and non-tribals during a rally organised against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and to demand implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Meghalaya.
Eight people have been arrested in connection with Ichamati incident and a magisterial inquiry has been instituted to probe into the incident.
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