Two weeks more for magisterial probe

SHILLONG: Additional District Magistrate I Majaw, who is probing the recent incident of clashes at Motphran, has been given two more weeks after she sought additional time to complete the inquiry.
East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner PS Dkhar said the terms of reference of the inquiry are to find out the cause of the recent incident, besides giving recommendations on the matter.
The district administration also maintained that the prevailing law and order in the city is returning to normal as in the last 24 hours there have been no reports of arson in any part of the city.
Dkhar said there have been no reports of any untoward incidents in the city and the administration is closely monitoring the situation.
The deputy commissioner also informed that once the situation is restored to normalcy within a day or two, mobile internet service will be made available.
The Opposition Congress has demanded a judicial inquiry into the incident that threw the city out of gear for over five days.