Curfew back in Shillong; death toll hits 2

Curfew was imposed in Shillong again Saturday after clashes targeting non-tribals erupted for a second day. The violence has claimed two lives. Police claimed the situation was under control.

Five additional companies of armed police forces have been deployed in sensitive areas and eight persons have been arrested. CM Conrad Sangma chaired a high-level meeting Saturday to take stock of the situation.