Amid unrest, internet banned in Meghalaya for 48 hours: See details here

Internet services have been banned for 48 hours in four districts of Meghalaya following unrest over the past few days following the encounter of ex-HNLC militant HNLC Cherishterfield Thangkhiew.

“…reports have been received from Police Headquarters, Meghalaya, Shillong, that incidents of vandalism and arson which have a potential to disturb public peace and tranquility, and cause a threat to public safety, have occurred in East Khasi Hills District and adjoining Districts which may likely create severe breakdown of law and order. Whereas, messaging system like SMS and Whatsapp and social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are likely to be used for transmission of information through pictures, videos and text and have the potential to cause serious breakdown of Law & Order,” said a notification issued by C.V.D. Diengdoh, Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya,  Home (Police) Department.

“Therefore in order to prevent the misuse of the above mentioned media to disturb peace and tranquility in the State of Meghalaya and for maintaining law and order…prohibit the following types of media for the next 48 (Forty-eight) hours beginning from 06:00 pm on 15th August, 2021 in the 4 (Four) districts of Meghalaya namely, East Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills, South West Khasi Hills and Ri-Bhoi Districts,” the notification added.