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Crime
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Welcomes Meghalaya SIT as Arrests Follow Shillong Violence
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 05:37 AM
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed the Meghalaya Special Investigation Team that arrived to probe a recent violent clash in Shillong, where authorities have already made several arrests.
Assam's chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, publicly received the Meghalaya Special Investigation Team (SIT) that was dispatched to investigate a violent incident that erupted in Shillong. The SIT, comprising senior police officers from both states, is tasked with uncovering the causes and identifying those responsible for the unrest.
The clash, which took place in the capital city of Meghalaya, resulted in property damage and injuries, prompting swift action by local law enforcement. Within hours of the SIT's arrival, police announced the arrest of several individuals alleged to have participated in the violence.
Sarma emphasized the importance of inter‑state cooperation, stating that a thorough, impartial inquiry would help restore peace and confidence among citizens. He also urged the public to cooperate with investigators and refrain from spreading unverified information.
Meghalaya authorities confirmed that the arrested persons are being held for further questioning, and the SIT will submit its preliminary findings to the state government in the coming days.
The clash, which took place in the capital city of Meghalaya, resulted in property damage and injuries, prompting swift action by local law enforcement. Within hours of the SIT's arrival, police announced the arrest of several individuals alleged to have participated in the violence.
Sarma emphasized the importance of inter‑state cooperation, stating that a thorough, impartial inquiry would help restore peace and confidence among citizens. He also urged the public to cooperate with investigators and refrain from spreading unverified information.
Meghalaya authorities confirmed that the arrested persons are being held for further questioning, and the SIT will submit its preliminary findings to the state government in the coming days.