West Garo Hills (Meghalaya) [India], March 11 (HBTV): Two people have died in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district amid tensions related to the nomination process for the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections, officials said.
One person was killed in firing by security forces attempting to disperse a violent mob, while another died after sustaining injuries during a clash between two groups.
Following the incidents, Indian Army columns were deployed in the district at the request of the civil administration and conducted flag marches in Chibinang and Tura.
Meghalaya Police Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Davis NR Marak confirmed that both deceased were residents of Chibinang.
‘One person died in police firing, and another, injured in a clash between two groups, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The situation is now under control,’ he said.
According to officials, the clashes reportedly took place on March 9 between tribal and non-tribal groups in connection with the GHADC elections.
In response, the district administration has imposed a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in 37 villages across the district.
(ANI)