Government Vehicle Torched in Shillong: Investigation Underway

A government vehicle was set ablaze by unidentified individuals in Shillong early Monday morning, according to local police reports.

The incident occurred in the Umkdait locality, where the vehicle was parked near a post office. Police discovered the vehicle gutted, indicating that the fire likely took place during the early hours of the day.

A police officer confirmed that the vehicle was completely destroyed. Authorities have registered a case and launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the culprits responsible for this act of arson. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

A few days ago at least 10 pro-ILP activists were arrested on Friday after they tried to prevent tourists from visiting Sohra and Dawki in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district, police said.

Tourist inflow to Sohra and Dawki was briefly affected when the pro-ILP activists belonging to Hynniewtrep National Youth Front (HNYF) tried to prevent some tourists coming from Assam from visiting these places.