Meghalaya's West Garo Hills Election Violence

Violence erupted in India===Meghalaya's India===West Garo Hills district during the India===Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election nomination process, leading to a 24-hour curfew and a 48-hour suspension of mobile internet services. The unrest was triggered by the vandalization of shops in the Chibinang area, amidst controversy over mandatory Scheduled Tribe certificates for GHADC election candidates. District Magistrate Vibhor Aggarwal implemented these measures to prevent further disturbances. Senior administrative and police officials, including Cyril Diengdoh, are monitoring the situation, with security forces like the India===Central Reserve Police Force deployed. Peace committee meetings are being organized with community leaders to appeal for calm, and additional security forces may be deployed if needed. The nomination period for the GHADC elections, scheduled for April 10, continues despite the unrest.