Nomination Clash in Tura: Ex-MLA Attacked, Curfew and Internet Ban Enforced

Nomination clash in Tura: Ex-MLA attacked, curfew and internet ban enforced

Tura: Tension gripped Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district on Monday after former MLA SG Esmatur Mominin and his supporters were allegedly attacked while attempting to file nominations for the upcoming Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections, triggering unrest and prompting authorities to impose curfew and suspend internet services in the district. Mominin arrived at […] The post Nomination clash in Tura: Ex-MLA attacked, curfew…

Govt imposes ban on mobile internet from March 10

Shiillong, March 9:The government has imposed a 48-hour suspension of mobile data services in West Garo Hills from the midnight of  March 10 “The order followed the unrest during GHADC nominations, on March 9. The move also follows reports from the Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police of West Garo Hills describing assaults on civilians, large-crowd gatherings and misinformation circulating on social media that together threatened pub…