Fearing possible chances of serious deterioration of law and order in Shillong, curfew was again imposed on Saturday. In an order, East Khasi Hills district magistrate M War Nongbri said, “Information is received that there is an apprehension of serious deterioration of law and order in Shillong city.” “There is every likelihood of serious breach of peace and tranquillity and may lead to life and property,” Nongbri said. “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 Shillong As 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. It was lifted temporarily earlier on Saturday morning. ALSO READ: Shella clashes: Curfew lifted in Shillong, Sohra

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