Overview
- Authorities partially relaxed curfew on Friday to allow purchases of essentials, with West Garo Hills open 9 a.m.–1 p.m. and East Garo Hills 8 a.m.–5 p.m., even as mobile internet stays suspended across five districts.
- Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and MLA Mehtab Chandee A. Sangma visited violence-hit localities in Tura, reviewed damage, met security officials, and directed food assistance for affected communities.
- Security deployments continue with Army columns and the Rapid Action Force supporting police after arson, looting and attacks in Tura, including damage to the NPP office.
- Police reported 12 arrests linked to the violence, which began with clashes over GHADC nominations and included two deaths in police firing at Chibinang on Tuesday.
- The government postponed the April 10 GHADC elections and called stakeholders to dialogue, with state leaders urging calm and community groups helping restore normalcy.