Shillong, March 10: The Deputy Commissioner of West Garo Hills District Mr. Vibhor Aggarwal, IAS said whereas curfew was imposed within the entire jurisdiction of West Garo Hills District vide Order No.CB.3/2026/16, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita on 9″ March 2026 in view of the prevailing law and order situation.
Whereas incidents of violence, and disturbance of public peace have been reported in various parts of the district, posing a serious threat to human life, public safety and property; upon careful assessment of the situation and reports received from law enforcement agencies, it was satisfied that continuation of stringent preventive measures is necessary to restore normalcy and prevent further escalation of violence.
Now therefore, “I, Shri Vibhor Agarwal, IAS, District Magistrate, West Garo Hills District, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, do hereby extend the curfew imposed within the entire jurisdiction of West Garo Hills District for a further period of forty-eight 48 hours.
Accordingly, the curfew shall remain in force from 12:00 A.M. on 11″ March 2026 until 12:00 A.M. on 13″ March 2026, unless withdrawn earlier. During the period of curfew, no person shall move outside their residence within thelimits of West Garo Hills District.
Further, all Educational Institutions, Banks, Commercial Establishments, Shops, Markets, Offices and other business establishments within West Garo Hills District shall remain closed during the period of curfew, except those providing essential services including hospitals, pharmacies, emergency services, utilities and other services specifically permitted by the District Administration.
All law enforcement agencies, Executive Magistrates and police officers within West Garo Hills District are hereby directed to strictly enforce this order and take necessary action against any person found violating the curfew.
Any violation of this order shall attract penal action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and other relevant provisions of law. As the circumstances of the case are emergent and involve grave threat to public order, this order is issued ex parte. Issued under my hand and seal on this 10″ day of March 2026, the order was sign by the District Magistrate Vibhor Aggarwal, IAS.
