In a bid to stop the spread of post-counting violence, a curfew was declared in Meghalaya's West Jaintia Hills on Thursday by the district administration till further orders.
The curfew was imposed following reports of post-poll violence received from some areas, according to an official notification.
"Information has been received of post-counting violence in Sahsniang village and there is an apprehension that the violence may spread and intensify if left unattended," the official notification read.
The DM of the area in the notification said Section 144 in the area will remain to stop the violence immediately and restore the peace.