Shillong, October 22: Shillong has witnessed four petrol bomb attacks in the past 48 hours, including an attack on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office at Shyiap in the early hours of Thursday, prompting police to intensify security measures and requisition central paramilitary forces.
Police said the petrol bomb landed on the steps leading to the ED office, damaging window panes but causing no injuries.
SP (City) Dangsan Khyriem said police would increase security nakas and continue mobile and foot patrolling across Shillong and its outskirts. Central paramilitary forces have been requisitioned and are expected to arrive within a few days.
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Police are investigating the incidents and examining CCTV footage and other evidence to identify those responsible. Khyriem said no specific motive had been established so far, adding that the attacks appeared to be attempts by miscreants to disrupt law and order.
A case has been registered in connection with the attack on the ED office, and investigations are underway.
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