2 killed as communal clash over council polls explodes in Meghalaya

Two people died in overnight violence in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills after clashes between the Garo community and supporters of non-tribal candidates for the GHADC elections. Mobile internet services were blocked and the Army was deployed following the unrest, which was triggered by a new rule requiring ST certificates for candidates.

2 killed as communal clash over council polls explodes in Meghalaya
Two people died in overnight violence in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills after clashes between the Garo community and supporters of non-tribal candidates for the GHADC elections. Mobile internet services were blocked and the Army was deployed following the unrest, which was triggered by a new rule requiring ST certificates for candidates.