Amidst mounting pressure from concerned citizens and various stakeholders, the Deputy Commissioner of West Garo Hills issued an order on Monday afternoon, imposing restriction on the entry of heavy vehicles carrying goods exceeding 9 MT within the Tura Municipal Area.
The order said that goods carriage vehicles with more than 9 MT carrying capacity are strictly prohibited from entering the Tura Municipal Area at all times, except on permission from District administration.
Amidst concerns over the alarming frequency of accidents involving dumper trucks in Tura, Dr Aswagosh asserted that stringent measures have been implemented within the police force.
In a tragic turn of events, Garo Hills has been rattled by two devastating accidents involving dumpers within a short span of time. The first incident resulted in a 14-year-old girl losing one of her legs, and now, another victim is fighting for his life in a hospital in Tura.
Meghalaya's Education Minister, Rakkam Sangma, clarified on Saturday that the appointment of three non-Garo teachers in Government L.P. Schools was made because the candidates were shortlisted under the 'other ST/SC' category, with proficiency in Garo language
The police have apprehended four individuals, two hailing from Assam and two from Meghalaya, in connection with the rape incident during the Chenga Benga Mela at Gandhipara village near Garobadha in South West Garo Hills.
People came out in large numbers on Monday morning at Wageasi in North Garo Hills to condemn the gruesome murder of three youth at Rongmil under Rongjeng PS in East Garo Hills.
