Recent violence in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills districts has triggered unrest in the northeastern state. As per reports, authorities have not only suspended internet services and imposed a curfew, but also postponed board exams and local council elections in the region.. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has been advised to move to a safer location amid unrest in Garo Hills. However, the chief minister has stated that he will not be leaving. (Conrad Sangma on X). This unrest comes after two people were killed in police firing on Tuesday during clashes between tribal and non-tribal groups regarding the elections for Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC).. Following the violence, the Army was deployed to the area, and mobile internet services have been suspended in five Garo Hills districts. Furthermore, a curfew has also been imposed in the area till March 13.. Here’s a look at what is happening in Meghalaya.. Meghalaya unrest | Key updates. Curfew extended till March 13: After the death of two persons in police firing, the curfew in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills has been extended for two days. As per officials, curfew in the district has been extended till 12 AM on March 13.. Army deployed: As per district officials, five columns of the Army have been deployed in a bid to help the administration in West Garo Hills. Meanwhile, three columns have been stationed in Tur and two others in Chbinang, the area where two people were killed in police firing. Personnel of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) and additional state police forces have also been deployed at sensitive locations across the Garo Hills region, a district official told news agency PTI.. Internet services cut: While no fresh violence was reported in the region, officials have announced that the suspension of mobile internet services will remain suspended in five Garo Hills district. The suspension has been ordered for West Garo Hills, East Garo Hills, South Garo Hills, North Garo Hills and South West Garo Hills until further notice.. CM says ‘not leaving home’ amid threat of attack: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has been advised to move to a safer location amid unrest in Garo Hills. However, the chief minister has stated that he will not be leaving. Sangma, who also belongs to the Garo community, appealed for peace and said he is not afraid amid threats of a potential mob attack on his house and family in Tura. However, the CM said he will not leave. “Based on this information and in accordance with my security protocol, I was advised to move to another place. However, I did not leave, and I did not agree to relocate, because I am not afraid,” he said.. Council elections postponed: Following the violence in Garo Hills, CM Sangma announced that the council elections in the district have been postponed. In a video message, the Meghalaya leader said the elections, which were set for April 10, now stand postponed until law and order is restored.. Class 12 board exams postponed: In