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Shillong: Meghalaya Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene of a hit-and-run accident in Shillong. A video circulating on social media shows a Bolero pickup truck colliding with a scooter before driving away.
The crash happened around 11:22 pm on November 1. It occurred at SD Khongwir Junction in Mawlai Iewrynghep, East Khasi Hills district. Footage captures the scooter rider standing back up immediately after the impact, but the full extent of his injuries is not yet clear.
The Traffic Branch has received no formal reports regarding this collision. The East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police issued a statement on November 6 to track down the victim and hold the driver accountable. Authorities are now pushing for witnesses to contact the Mawlai Traffic Branch directly. They promised to protect the identity of any tipsters. According to the official press release, "The police have urged the rider or anyone who witnessed the accident or has information about the vehicle or its driver to contact the Mawlai Traffic Branch."
Call 69093 96417 or 60091 96479. Help police identify the driver.
Updated at 8th November 2026 at 6:00pm
East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem is overseeing the investigation. Officials are reaching out to the public in the interest of road safety to ensure the driver faces legal consequences for the collision.
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