Army called out, Net blocked after 2 killed in violence in run-up to Meghalaya council polls

2026-03-11 - 00:32

Two people died in overnight violence in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills after clashes between the Garo community and supporters of non-tribal candidates for the GHADC elections. Mobile internet services were blocked and the Army was deployed following the unrest, which was triggered by a new rule requiring ST certificates for candidates.