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Fearing possible chances of serious deterioration of law and order in Shillong, curfew was again imposed on Saturday. “Under section 144CrPC, I do hereby promulgate curfew in Shillong city with effect from 12 noon of February 29, 2020, until further orders,” Nongbri added in the statement. ALSO READ: Post-clashes at Shella, curfew imposed in ShillongAs per the order, areas under curfew include entire Police Bazar, Jail Road, Keating Road, Polo, whole of Jaiaw, Mawkhar, Mawprem, Umsohsun, Riatsamthiah, Wahingdoh, Mission, Lumdiengiri, Qualapatty, Wahthapbru, Sunny Hill, Cantonment, Boucher Road, and Mawlong Hat (excluding localities beyond Umshyrpi bridge). The curfew was imposed in Shillong and Shohra on Friday following the clashes between two groups in Ichanati under Shella Police Station. ALSO READ: Shella clashes: Curfew lifted in Shillong, Sohra.