Correspondent
Shillong: Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills, Vivek Syiem, confirmed that the curfew imposed in Mawkynrew Village under Madanrting Police Station remains in effect, but the situation is calm and under control. Area domination by the police continues, with a platoon deployed to ensure security.
"Situation calm and under control. Yes, adequate police presence is there. Over a platoon," Syiem said.
The curfew, enforced under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), will remain in effect until further notice. The directive, issued ex parte due to the urgent need to restore peace, applies specifically to Mawkynrew Village. Residents have been urged to adhere to the restrictions to maintain security in the region.
The unrest stems from a violent clash on Monday between residents and law enforcement. The unrest led to police resorting to lathi charges and firing tear gas shells to disperse the protesters.
The dispute arose over the allocation of land by Mawkynrew Pyllun village authorities to the Ramakrishna Mission for constructing a school. Protesters from Mawleiñ and Mawkynrew villages, including men and women, expressed their outrage, claiming the land was previously designated for the Mawkynrew Sports Club as a playground. They alleged the reallocation decision was made without their knowledge or consent.
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