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67 Meghalaya students return home from restive B’desh

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By Our Reporter

SHILLONG, July 18: Sixty-seven students from Meghalaya have been evacuated from Bangladesh which is witnessing violent protests by students against the reservation of jobs for the family members of war veterans.
When reports last came in on Thursday, 202 Indians, including 198 students and four tourists, were evacuated.
The last bus carrying students left ICP Dawki at around 6:45 pm on Thursday. Students from Nepal and Bhutan were also evacuated.
The Meghalaya government has been in constant touch with the Bangladesh High Commission, the Indian High Commission, Land Port Authority, Dawki and Exporters Association for the safety of the students from the state.
Additional Superintendent of Police, Jowai Hiwot Rymbai (+91 9615716153) has been deputed as a Nodal Officer at the border along with Executive Officer, Land Port Authority Dawki, Thomas (‎+91 84150 60802) as Assistant Nodal Officer. Helpline number 1800 345 3644 has also been activated.
At least 25 people have been reportedly killed and scores others injured since Tuesday during the protests and clashes between students and government forces.
The protesters are demanding an end to quota for the family members of veterans who fought in Bangladesh’s war of independence in 1971. This allows them to take up to 30% of government jobs.

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