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Meghalaya: Two Killed in Police Firing Amid GHADC Election Tensions; Curfew Clamped

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News18•10-03-2026, 14:30

Meghalaya: Two Killed in Police Firing Amid GHADC Election Tensions; Curfew Clamped

•Two persons killed in police firing in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, during clashes over GHADC election nomination process.
•Incident in Chibinang area involved tribal and non-tribal groups; SP Abraham T Sangma confirmed the deaths.
•Curfew imposed across West Garo Hills; mobile internet suspended for 48 hours to control unrest and misinformation.
•Tensions escalated after former legislator Estamur Momin was allegedly assaulted for filing nomination papers.
•Protesters demand non-tribals refrain from contesting GHADC elections; ST certificate mandatory per Feb 17 resolution.

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