Shillong finds itself in the grip of chaos as a spate of petrol bomb attacks continues to wreak havoc, with Thursday morning witnessing the latest surge of violence targeting the fortified Shillong Sadar and Rynjah police stations. These incidents mark the fifth consecutive day of such attacks, highlighting a disturbing pattern of violence engulfing the region.
Previous targets have included government properties, vehicles, and even an office of the Meghalaya Government Construction Corporation (MGCC). Alert night watchmen at the MGCC office averted potential disaster by extinguishing flames sparked by a narrowly missed petrol bomb. However, the identities of the perpetrators remain shrouded in mystery, adding complexity to an already volatile situation.
Speculation abounds regarding possible motives, with some police sources hinting at a potential connection to recent arrests linked to the killings of three non-tribal laborers.