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Crime
Vehicles of Hek and Rymbui Attacked During Shillong Rally
✍️ The Shillong Times
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 06:37 PM
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During a rally in Shillong, vehicles belonging to Hek and Rymbui were targeted in an attack, prompting police intervention.
Shillong witnessed a sudden outbreak of violence when vehicles associated with Hek and Rymbui were attacked during a public rally. Eyewitnesses reported that a group approached the convoy and began throwing stones and other objects, damaging the vehicles and creating panic among participants.
Police units stationed nearby responded quickly, dispersing the aggressors and securing the area. No serious injuries were reported, though minor injuries and property damage were noted.
Authorities have opened an investigation to identify the perpetrators and determine the motive behind the assault. The incident has raised concerns about security arrangements for future rallies in the region.
Local officials urged citizens to remain calm and cooperate with law enforcement as the probe continues, emphasizing the need for peaceful expression of political views.
The rally resumed after a brief suspension, with organizers condemning the attack and calling for stricter safety measures for upcoming events.
Police units stationed nearby responded quickly, dispersing the aggressors and securing the area. No serious injuries were reported, though minor injuries and property damage were noted.
Authorities have opened an investigation to identify the perpetrators and determine the motive behind the assault. The incident has raised concerns about security arrangements for future rallies in the region.
Local officials urged citizens to remain calm and cooperate with law enforcement as the probe continues, emphasizing the need for peaceful expression of political views.
The rally resumed after a brief suspension, with organizers condemning the attack and calling for stricter safety measures for upcoming events.