Shillong, March 10 -- District authorities of West Garo Hills district in Meghalaya on Tuesday issued a statement regarding the recent incidents in Tura and Chibinang, linked to the ongoing Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election nomination process.
District Magistrate of West Garo Hills, Vibhor Aggarwal said, the situation began when a non-tribal candidate S.G.Estamur Mominin contesting the election was assaulted by a protesting crowd upon his arrival to file his nomination.
Police and security personnel promptly intervened, secured the candidate, provided medical attention, and escorted him to safety.
"Following the incident, a tense standoff continued throughout the night between groups from the hill areas and the plai...