Police empowered public to arrest miscreants involved in Tura’s violent incident

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJuly 25, 2023

Meghalaya Police has arrested 18 persons involved at the violent incident in the CM’s office Tura, West Garo Hills District on the intervening night of Monday/Tuesday.

Five police men including one SOT personnel were injured due to stone pelting from a mob of angry people outside CM’s office, Tura and three vehicles were reportedly burnt by the mob compelling the District Administration West Garo Hills District to impose night curfew from 9 pm to 5 am in Tura Town.

Appealing for public cooperation, Police said, “If you find any miscreant responsible for causing violence today which has brought such a shame to our beautiful Garo Hills, inform us immediately, make a public arrest and handover to the nearest police station.”

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Police said they have already arrested 18 miscreants and a massive manhunt is going on to arrest others.

Police warned that they will spare none and there won’t be any compromise with safety and security of general public.

Night Curfew imposed and Petrol Pump to remain closed on Tuesday in Tura