Internet services restored in Meghalaya a week after the clash

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• Nov 28, 2022 | Kabir Chakraborty

Internet services were shut down to prevent the spread of misinformation, which could have heightened tensions with Assam.

Digital
Desk: Meghalaya's internet services have been
restored seven days after the Assam-Meghalaya firing incident.

color:black">West Jaintia Hills, East Jaintia Hills, East Khasi Hills, Ri-Bhoi,
eastern West Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills, and South West Khasi Hills have all
had their internet services suspended.

color:black">Internet services were shut down to prevent the spread of
misinformation, which could have heightened tensions with Assam.

color:black">The Mukroh incident sparked several protests, with miscreants
attacking Assamese tourists and drivers.

color:black">On November 22, an
incident of firing occurred between Assam Forest Officials and unknown
miscreants at Mukhrow, Jirikinding PS, West Karbi Anglong District. According
to reports, the incident occurred when the Forest Party attempted to stop a
truck transporting illegal timber.

When the forest
party personnel stopped the truck, they were gheraoed by unknown miscreants who
resorted to violence. To save their lives, the forest party resorted to
shooting. Three civilians and one forest guard were killed in the incident.