Curfew imposed in violence hit Shillong Agglomeration of East Khasi Hills district

In Meghalaya, curfew has been imposed in Shillong Agglomeration of East Khasi Hills district with effect from 8:00 pm last evening till 5:00 am of August 17 following a massive surge in violent protest in Shillong against the killing of former Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) General Secretary.

 

In a statement issued by the Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills both the municipal and cantonment areas, all localities of Mawlai and Mawpat, areas between



Umshyrpi bridge to 7th Mile, Madanrting, Mawblei, Laitkor, Nongkseh, Umlyngka, Lawsohtun, Mawdiangdiang, Diengiong and Siejiong will be under curfew.

 

The Government has also shut down mobile data services in four districts: East Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills, South West Khasi Hills and Ri Bhoi anticipating a flare-up in the city after hundreds of sympathisers of the slain HNLC leader came out with black flags.