Overview

• Police and local reports say tensions flared at the Lapangap–Tapat stretch (Block II) when Meghalaya villagers went to harvest paddy and Assam villagers objected, despite an October 6 committee order suspending farm work.
• The deceased was identified as Oriwell (Orivel) Timung of Tapat in West Karbi Anglong, and at least one more person was injured.
• Security forces used tear gas to disperse the crowd, Meghalaya imposed a night curfew in Lapangap, and additional police were deployed.
• Meghalaya Police registered a case at Nartiang police station as both state and district authorities said inquiries were underway.
• Officials deny any use of live fire despite allegations of police firing, with the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council chief announcing Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for Timung’s family.