Curfew has been extended in Meghalaya’s violence-hit West Garo Hills district till 6 am on Sunday, officials said.
It will be enforced across the district, with relaxation from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday to procure essential items, according to an order issued by District Magistrate Vibhor Aggarwal.
Meanwhile, curfew imposed in the East Garo Hills district will continue until further orders, the officials said.
Williamnagar Main Bazar in East Garo Hills will be permitted to open from 6 am to 1 pm, District Magistrate R P Marak said in another order.
During the curfew period, residents have been asked to remain indoors, with movement in the two districts prohibited, except during the relaxation hours, the officials said.
Law enforcement agencies, magistrates and police officers have been directed to strictly enforce the order and take action against violators, they said.
Violence erupted earlier this week in parts of West Garo Hills, including Chibinang and Tura, during protests lin​Curfew has been extended in Meghalaya’s violence-hit West Garo Hills district till 6 am on Sunday, officials said.
It will be enforced across the district, with relaxation from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday to procure essential items, according to an order issued by District Magistrate Vibhor Aggarwal.
Meanwhile, curfew imposed in the East Garo Hills district will continue until further orders, the officials said.
Williamnagar Main Bazar in East Garo Hills will be permitted to open from 6 am to 1 pm, District Magistrate R P Marak said in another order.
During the curfew period, residents have been asked to remain indoors, with movement in the two districts prohibited, except during the relaxation hours, the officials said.
Law enforcement agencies, magistrates and police officers have been directed to strictly enforce the order and take action against violators, they said.
Violence erupted earlier this week in parts of West Garo Hills, including Chibinang and Tura, during protests lin ​Latest News [ SOBAN NEWS: International and National ]
