India, March 12 -- Authorities in Meghalaya eased the full curfew in East Garo Hills district on Thursday, allowing residents to go out between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. to buy essential supplies, officials said.

The curfew had been put in place under Section 163 of the BNSS after concerns arose about potential disturbances following violence in the neighboring West Garo Hills district two days earlier.

Deputy Commissioner of East Garo Hills, R P Marak, stated that the temporary relaxation was intended to let people access necessary commodities, while security personnel continued to monitor sensitive areas closely.

The violence in West Garo Hills erupted during protests related to the upcoming Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) ele...