The authorities on Monday extended curfew in the Meghalaya capital as violence continued in tension-hit areas the previous night with mobs indulging in stone-pelting on security forces for the last four days. “The situation is very tense in those areas,” he said, adding that suspension of internet on mobile services would continue besides prohibiting the illegal sale of petrol and diesel. The Centre has approved deployment of six additional companies of paramilitary forces in Shillong, a top official told PTI. Although, the curfew was relaxed for seven hours from 8 am on Sunday, the mob continued to pelt stones at security forces forcing the police to fire tear gas shells. The violence continued even after the parties involved in the skirmish reached a compromise.

Source: Hindustan Times June 04, 2018 07:29 UTC