Two Dead As Police Open Fire During Meghalaya Clashes

Two Dead As Police Open Fire During Meghalaya Clashes

In Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills, police opened fire to disperse a crowd defying curfew during unrest linked to the upcoming Garo Hills Autonomous District Council election nomination process, killing two people in Chibinang. Tensions between tribal and non‑tribal communities have led to curfew, mobile internet suspension and deployment of extra forces to restore order.