Shillong curfew relaxed as situation eases
The Hindu
The alleged encounter killing of a former extremist had stirred passions, leading to unrest on Independence Day
A semblance of normality returned to Shillong on Wednesday with the local authorities relaxing the curfew, imposed on Independence Day after a string of violence related to the death of a former extremist in an alleged fake encounter, for 11 hours. The COVID-19 protocols went for a toss as people scrambled to buy essentials soon after shops and business establishments started to open. The mad rush was expected as Shillong and other parts of Meghalaya have been under pandemic-induced restrictions for almost four months. East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Isawanda Laloo said the curfew was relaxed from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. in view of the improvement in the law-and-order. Shillong is also the headquarters of this district.More Related News
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