The Telegraphreports that on March 2, four shops rented out by non-tribals were set on fire at Photkroh market in South West Khasi Hills District. According to Assistant Inspector-General of Police (IG), G.K. Ïangrai, there were no other violent incidents in the state. Additionally, District Administration promulgated curfew in places like Khyndailad, Ïewduh and Paltan Bazar in Shillong (East Khasi Hills District). The indefinite curfew in all border areas under Shella Police Station, Tyllap Police outpost and Bholaganj Police check post (in East Khasi Hills District) has been relaxed with effect from 1000 Hrs till noon on March 3 (today).
Additionally, incidents of stone pelting were reported in Puriang in East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya on March 2, reports East Mojo. Meanwhile, apprehending deterioration of law and order, the District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills District M War Nongbri has decided to re-impose curfew in state capital Shillong (East Khasi Hills District) and its adjoining areas from 1800Hrs on March 2 to 0600 Hrs on March 3.
Moreover, internet services were suspended for another 48 hours in localities of Sohra and Shella in Shillong, which were the areas impacted the most by the ethnic clashes, adds East Mojo on March 2. With the new announcement, Internet services will remain suspended till 2200Hrs on March 3 (today).