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Crime
Meghalaya police say no one can be ruled out in petrol‑bomb attacks
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 02:08 AM
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East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police said investigators cannot rule out any individual in connection with recent petrol‑bomb incidents in the district.
The Superintendent of Police (SP) of East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya told reporters that the investigation into the recent petrol‑bomb incidents remains open, and no suspect has been eliminated at this stage. He emphasized that the police are pursuing all possible leads and have not ruled out any individual or group as a potential perpetrator.
Authorities have launched a detailed forensic examination of the blast sites and are reviewing CCTV footage from surrounding areas. The SP assured the public that the police are working round the clock to identify those responsible and to prevent any further escalation of violence.
The incidents, which involved the use of petrol‑filled containers as improvised explosive devices, have heightened security concerns in the district. Local officials have called for community cooperation, urging residents to report any suspicious activity to the police promptly.
The SP reiterated that maintaining law and order is a priority and that the police will continue to keep the public informed as the investigation progresses.
Authorities have launched a detailed forensic examination of the blast sites and are reviewing CCTV footage from surrounding areas. The SP assured the public that the police are working round the clock to identify those responsible and to prevent any further escalation of violence.
The incidents, which involved the use of petrol‑filled containers as improvised explosive devices, have heightened security concerns in the district. Local officials have called for community cooperation, urging residents to report any suspicious activity to the police promptly.
The SP reiterated that maintaining law and order is a priority and that the police will continue to keep the public informed as the investigation progresses.