The funeral of Lurshai Hynniewta, the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) leader who died at Ichamati, was held in Sohra on Monday.
On Friday, clashes erupted between non-tribals and KSU activists over CAA and ILP and Hynniewta was critically-injured.
Hynniewta later at the Sohra CHC in East Khasi Hills district.
A Meghalaya policeman was also injured in the clash
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Approximately 2000 persons attended Hynniewta’s funeral, including Meghalaya sports minister Banteidor Lyngdoh, Umsing MLA Jason Lawlong, and Nongthymmai MDC Latiplang Kharkongor.
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Even though no untoward incidents were reported, however, curfew was promulgated for another 12 hours till 6 am on Tuesday.
The curfew, which was relaxed for some time, was reimposed on Monday from 6 pm.
The ban on internet services, which was imposed on Friday, has not been resumed yet.
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