A clash broke out on December 12 between anti-Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) protesters and Police at Motphran area in Shillong in East Khasi Hills District, reports The Northeast Today. The East Khasi Hills district administration has imposed a curfew at certain places in Shillong in view of the volatile situation.SMS and mobile internet have been suspended for 48 hours in the entire state starting from Dec 12. A car was burnt in Jaiaw area of Shillong in East Khasi Hills, adds East Mojo.
The Telegraphadds that curfew has been imposed in few areas of Shillong. The areas that came under curfew were whole of Jaïaw, Mawkhar, Umsohsun, Riatsamthiah, Wahingdoh, Mission, Mawprem, Lumdiengjri, Lama Villa, Qualapatty, Wahthapbru, Sunny Hill, Cantonment, Butcher Road, Mawlonghat, excluding localities beyond Umshyrpri bridge.The areas also included the whole of Khyndai Lad (Police Bazaar), Jail Road, Keating Road and Polo.
The Shillong Timesadds on December 13 that anti-CAB protests are intensifying in Garo Hills with various organisations protesting the bill. An indefinite road blockade was announced by All Garo Hill Joint Action Committee (AGHJAC) from December 12 mid night. AGHJAC is a conglomeration of organisations.