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Shillong night patrolling extended 12am to 6am for Durga Puja
By Tour Meghalaya travel desk · Published 20 Oct, 6:08 am · Updated 20 Oct, 6:08 am IST
- Status
- Restricted
- Where
- Shillong
- When
- 19–27 Oct
- Verified
- 2 independent sources
Meghalaya Police has stepped up security across Shillong during Durga Puja, including increased foot and mobile patrols, police pickets, and extended night patrolling until 6 am. The measures follow a high-level review meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary to ensure safe late-night celebrations.
- Night patrol hours
- 12:00 AM to 5:30/6:00 AM
- Measures
- Increased foot/mobile patrols and pickets
- Announced by
- SP Traffic Hari Prasanta & Central Puja Committee
- Current situation
- Normal; precautionary measures in place
What this means for your trip
- Expect increased police presence, security pickets, and mobile patrols across Shillong during late-night hours.
- Visitors attending Durga Puja pandals late at night can expect enhanced security cover till 6:00 AM.
- Authorities confirm the situation is normal and safe, though security remains heightened following a stray arson incident at Mawbah.
Where exactly
Mawbah
Under active police investigation following a stray arson incident involving a burnt vehicle; surveillance heightened.
Security Measures Implemented
- Additional foot and mobile patrolling
Reported by
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