SHILLONG: Security and law enforcement agencies in Shillong have launched a rigorous investigation following a disturbing spate of petrol bomb attacks targeting commercial and government properties across two prominent localities within a span of 24 hours.
The first incident rattled the bustling Laitumkhrah area on October 21, 2026, at approximately 1:30 PM, when unidentified miscreants hurled a petrol bomb at a local shop owned by one PN Rai, situated directly opposite the Laitumkhrah market.
The explosive device caused moderate damage to the establishment.
Promptly upon receiving information, police personnel from the East Khasi Hills district rushed to the scene to conduct preliminary inquiries and initiate necessary measures to track down and apprehend those responsible for the unlawful act.
This followed an earlier attack on October 20, 2026, around 7:15 PM, targeting the office of the Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training located at Keating Road.
According to reports, two unidentified individuals arriving on a two-wheeler hurled a petrol bomb into the office premises.
Fortunately, the device landed in the courtyard and caused only minor singeing with no major structural damage or casualties reported before the perpetrators fled the spot.
East Khasi Hills police swiftly arrived at the location to carry out a detailed investigation into both interconnected incidents.
(4FrontMedia news)
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