Shillong, July 14: The Sohra Civil Sub-Division has revoked the prohibitory order imposed at Weisawdong Falls after representatives of Laitduh and Umblai villages reached a settlement over ownership and access to the popular tourist site.
The administration, however, clarified that the withdrawal of the order does not prevent competent authorities from taking appropriate legal action if any future breach of peace or disturbance of public order occurs.
Sub-Divisional Magistrate Mark A. Challam rescinded the order issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, with immediate effect, stating that there is no longer any imminent apprehension of a breach of peace.
The restrictions had been imposed on July 3 to prevent any law and order situation arising from the dispute between the two villages.
According to the official order, representatives of both villages were invited for a joint dialogue by the Sohra administration, during which they resolved their immediate differences and mutually agreed to maintain peace and public order.
Weisawdong Falls, one of Meghalaya’s most visited tourist destinations near Sohra, is renowned for its three-tiered cascade and draws thousands of visitors annually.
