Curfew imposed in Meghalaya's Sahsniang village following reports of post-election violence

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An official order for curfew in Meghalaya's Sahsniang village stated there were reports of violence from some areas after vote counting in the state concluded on Thursday..

The district administration of West Jaintia Hills on Thursday imposed a curfew in Meghalaya's Sahsniang village till further orders..

According to an official notification, the curfew was imposed following reports of violence from some areas after election results in the state were declared...

The ruling National People's Party (NPP) in Meghalaya emerged as the single-largest party in the state on Thursday, clinching 26 seats out of the 59 constituencies that went to polls on February 27, the Election Commission said...

The newly formed Voice of the People Party (VPP) won four seats, while the Hill State People's Democratic Party (HSPDP), the People's Democratic Front won two seats each..

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