Shillong, March 11 A day after the death of two people in police firing during clashes between two groups in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district, the situation remained calm but tense in the region on Wednesday, with the local administration extending curfew for two days, officials said.
The suspension of mobile internet services in the district will continue, while curfew will remain in effect until midnight on Thursday, even though no new violence was reported in the region, they said.
"The situation remains calm but tense. Additional security forces, including the Army, have been deployed to prevent any further violence," one of the officials said.
Two people were killed in police firing on Tuesday during clashes between tribal and non-tribal groups over the nomination process for the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections, prompting the government to impose curfew and call in the Army.
Superintendent of Police Abraham T Sangma said the incident took place in the Chibinang area during the nomination process for local council polls.
"Security has been strengthened in the region to maintain law and order. Curfew has been extended until 12 am on March 13," District Deputy Commissioner V Aggarwal told