Meghalaya's West Garo Hills Curfew Extended, 12-Hour Relaxation on Thursday

• Curfew in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district extended for another day, from March 19 (6 am) to March 20 (6 am).
• A 12-hour relaxation from 6 am to 6 pm on Thursday will allow normal activities, including functioning of educational institutions, offices, and banks.
• Prohibitory orders banning public meetings, rallies, and unlawful assemblies are also enforced to prevent further violence.
• The curfew was initially imposed on March 17 following violence and public peace disturbances over a tribal council election notification.
• Two deaths, vandalism, and property damage occurred in Tura due to protests against barring non-tribals from the election process.