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Shillong police step up night patrols after petrol bomb attacks
By Tour Meghalaya travel desk · Published 21 Oct, 7:52 pm · Updated 21 Oct, 7:52 pm IST
- Status
- Restricted
- Where
- Shillong
- When
- 21–28 Oct
- Verified
- 3 independent sources
Shillong police have intensified night patrolling, set up nakas, and deployed extra security and magistrates following three petrol bomb attacks reported in Keating Road, Kench's Trace, and Laitumkhrah. Authorities confirmed there were no injuries or property damage from the early morning incidents. East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal and SP Vivek Syiem announced the measures.
- Incidents
- 3 petrol bomb attacks (no injuries or damage)
- Locations
- Keating Road, Kench's Trace, Laitumkhrah
- Measures
- Intensified night patrolling, nakas, CCTV monitoring, magistrate rounds
- Announced by
- DC Abhilash Baranwal & SP Vivek Syiem
What this means for your trip
- Expect increased police presence, security checkpoints (nakas), and vehicle checking across Shillong, especially late at night and after midnight.
- Carry valid photo ID when traveling around the city, particularly during late-night or early-morning hours.
- Allow extra travel time if moving through Keating Road, Kench's Trace, or Laitumkhrah during evening or night hours.
Security measures enforced
- Intensified night patrolling
- Nakas in different places
- Intensified checking
- Magistrate rounds
- CCTV footage monitoring
Reported by
- HHub News21 OctPynkhlain ki Pulit ia ka iaid pahara miet ha Shillong hadien ki jingjia kawang petrol bomb
- SSyllad21 OctNo arrests yet in Shillong petrol bomb attacks, probe on: SP
- SThe Sentinel - of this Land, for its People21 OctShillong on High Alert Following Series of Petrol Bomb Attacks
- HHub News21 OctShillong police step up night patrolling after three petrol bomb attacks
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