Assailants hurl petrol bombs at Shillong police station

Shillong: Two unidentified suspects on a two-wheeler targeted the Laban police station in Shillong with petrol bombs early Saturday. The attack happened at 2.30 am on September 12. The pair tossed two Molotov cocktails into the premises before speeding away. The flames ignited inside the station grounds, but police doused the fire quickly. No injuries occurred.

Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem confirmed the attack, noting that no arrests have been made. CCTV cameras caught the incident on tape. Police are currently reviewing the footage and gathering evidence from the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Officials have not determined a motive, though Syiem stated, "Police, however, have not ruled out the possible involvement of groups supporting the demand for implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Meghalaya."

Security in the region remains tight. This strike follows a string of recent arson attacks and violence across Meghalaya. Authorities have stepped up security in Shillong as they hunt for the suspects.