Shillong, March 11: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced the postponement of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections, originally scheduled for April 10, due to recent violence in the region that resulted in two deaths.

The decision comes after a review of the law and order situation in Garo Hills, where tensions have disrupted daily life. “Dear friends, looking at the current situation in Garo Hills and understanding the difficulties people are facing, the Government of Meghalaya has decided to postpone GHADC elections,” Sangma said in a video message.

West Garo Hills district remained calm but tense, with curfew extended until midnight on March 13 and mobile internet services suspended. The unrest began on Tuesday in Chibinang during nomination clashes between tribal and non-tribal groups, which led to police firing that killed two people, according to Superintendent of Police Abraham T. Sangma.

The state administration is monitoring the situation closely and has urged residents to maintain peace.