One KSU member die, several injured in clash between KSU members and non-tribals

One KSU member died and several others, including policemen, were injured in the clash that took place at Ichamati Shella area in East Khasi Hills district.

Following the incident, the Meghalaya government had imposed curfew from 10 pm on February 28 to 8 am on February 29 in Shillong.

According to the reports, some KSU members had gone to Ichamati area to organize a public meeting to speak on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and Inner Line Permit (ILP).

A clash erupted between the KSU members and the local non-tribals during the meeting.

Thereafter, some KSU members burnt a haystack at the edge of a market and also tried to burn a house.

The non-tribals also retaliated and attacked several vehicles of the KSU members including a bus and pelted stones.

Few other vehicles were also damaged after the non-tribal people attacked it.

One KSU member identified as Lurshai Hynniewta was killed during the clash and several other KSU members and policemen were also injured in the clash.

The injured persons were rushed to hospital.

Following the incident, the Meghalaya government had imposed curfew in Shillong and also suspended internet services in six districts – East Jaintia Hills, West Jaintia Hills, East Khasi Hilla, Ri Bhoi, West Khasi Hills and South West Khasi Hills of the state for 48 hours from 10 pm on February 28.

Meanwhile, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that, an inquiry has been initiated and several companies of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) have been deployed to maintain law and order situation.

(By Hemanta Kumar Nath, Guwahati)