Meghalaya Violence

In his directive, the Home Department's Joint Secretary said that due to the prevailing law and order situation in Bangladesh, there is a likelihood of an influx of people from the neighbouring country into Manipur.

Meghalaya has imposed a night curfew along the international border with Bangladesh amid the ongoing unrest in the neighbouring country, said the state Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong.

Altogether 284 more people entered India on Saturday from violence-hit Bangladesh via Dawki integrated check post in Meghalaya's West Jaintia Hills district, officials said.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday said his party will reach out to more and more people across different communities for peace to prevail in Manipur a day after Imphal witnessed a fresh round of violence.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday directed state government officials to evacuate students of the state studying in various educational institutions in violence-hit Manipur.

The district administration of West Jaintia Hills has imposed curfew in Meghalaya's Sahsniang village till further orders, following reports of post-vote counting violence on Thursday.

At least 31 supporters of the National People's Party and opposition TMC were arrested in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district for their alleged involvement in pre-poll violence earlier this week, police said on Thursday.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Tuesday said that he does not approve of police firing on civilians, which should be resorted to only against terrorists and criminals.

The process for the second round of talks between Assam and Meghalaya for resolving the border dispute has become "slightly complicated", Meghalaya Chief Minister said.

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has assured that his government is taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety and security of residents in the border areas of the state

Assam on Sunday lifted travel restrictions to Meghalaya, six days after being imposed in the aftermath of violence in a disputed area along the inter-state border, police said.

"The situation is still not completely peaceful in Meghalaya. There could be attacks on people or vehicles from Assam. Hence, we are asking people not to travel to that state," a police officer said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma for over an hour today amid reports of fresh tension in the hill state.

Petrol bombs were thrown at a police bus and jeep, setting them on fire, while a traffic police kiosk was brought down.

Ahead of a posse of Meghalaya ministers meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma announced Wednesday in Delhi that his cabinet has decided to hand over the probe into violence at the border of the 2 states to the CBI.

In his directive, the Home Department's Joint Secretary said that due to the prevailing law and order situation in Bangladesh, there is a likelihood of an influx of people from the neighbouring country into Manipur.

Meghalaya has imposed a night curfew along the international border with Bangladesh amid the ongoing unrest in the neighbouring country, said the state Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong.

Altogether 284 more people entered India on Saturday from violence-hit Bangladesh via Dawki integrated check post in Meghalaya's West Jaintia Hills district, officials said.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday said his party will reach out to more and more people across different communities for peace to prevail in Manipur a day after Imphal witnessed a fresh round of violence.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday directed state government officials to evacuate students of the state studying in various educational institutions in violence-hit Manipur.

The district administration of West Jaintia Hills has imposed curfew in Meghalaya's Sahsniang village till further orders, following reports of post-vote counting violence on Thursday.

At least 31 supporters of the National People's Party and opposition TMC were arrested in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district for their alleged involvement in pre-poll violence earlier this week, police said on Thursday.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Tuesday said that he does not approve of police firing on civilians, which should be resorted to only against terrorists and criminals.

The process for the second round of talks between Assam and Meghalaya for resolving the border dispute has become "slightly complicated", Meghalaya Chief Minister said.

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has assured that his government is taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety and security of residents in the border areas of the state

Assam on Sunday lifted travel restrictions to Meghalaya, six days after being imposed in the aftermath of violence in a disputed area along the inter-state border, police said.

"The situation is still not completely peaceful in Meghalaya. There could be attacks on people or vehicles from Assam. Hence, we are asking people not to travel to that state," a police officer said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma for over an hour today amid reports of fresh tension in the hill state.

Petrol bombs were thrown at a police bus and jeep, setting them on fire, while a traffic police kiosk was brought down.

Ahead of a posse of Meghalaya ministers meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma announced Wednesday in Delhi that his cabinet has decided to hand over the probe into violence at the border of the 2 states to the CBI.