Indefinite Night Curfew Imposed in West Garo Hills Amid Rising Violence
Authorities in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills imposed an indefinite night curfew due to rising violence. The district magistrate cited threats to public safety and property as reasons for the curfew and warned violators about penal actions. The district faced recent violence over a tribal council election.
- Country:
- India
The West Garo Hills district in Meghalaya is under an indefinite night curfew. Authorities issued this order to address concerns over escalating violence and threats to public safety following disturbances in the region.
Issued by District Magistrate Vibhor Aggarwal, the curfew, effective from 6 pm to 6 am, comes after evaluations of law and order and inputs from enforcement agencies.
Violations of the order may lead to penal actions, and recent unrest stemmed from tensions surrounding a tribal council election. Authorities also suspended mobile internet services to prevent misinformation spread.
ALSO READ
-
Helmets Over Fines: Meghalaya Police's Unique Road Safety Initiative
-
Violence Erupts in Bihar: Mob Attack Leads to Tragedy
-
Devastating Storm in Meghalaya: Homes and Livelihoods Upturned
-
UN Holds First-Ever High-Level Meeting on Violence Against Women at CSW70
-
UN Coalition Marks Five Years of Global Push to End Violence Against Women and Girls
Google News