The curfew imposed in parts of Shillong following violent protests was relaxed on Friday for 12 hours, beginning 10 am, with no untoward incident being reported from the areas, officials said.
The curfew was imposed on Thursday night in areas under Sadar and Lumdiengjri police station limits, which comprise at least 20 neighbourhoods of North Shillong and Mawprem.
"The curfew has been relaxed from 10 am to 10 pm in the areas under Sadar and Lumdiengjri police station limits," East Khasi Hills district deputy commissioner M W Nongbri told PTI.
She said untoward incident was reported during the curfew hours, which began at 9 pm on Thursday.
Mobile internet and messaging services, however, remained suspended.
The services were withdrawn at 5 pm on Thursday for 48 hours, following massive protests over the amended Citizenship Act.
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