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Crime
Masked Men Throw Petrol Bombs at Meghalaya Pollution Control Board Office
✍️ Ukhrul Times
🗓 03 Aug 2026, 11:03 PM
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Masked men hurled petrol bombs at the Meghalaya Pollution Control Board office, causing significant damage and prompting a police investigation.
Masked men attacked the Meghalaya Pollution Control Board office by hurling petrol bombs, creating a scene of chaos and damage to the premises. The incident took place at the board’s main office, a key regulatory body responsible for environmental monitoring in the state. Local police responded swiftly, securing the area and beginning an investigation into the perpetrators.
Preliminary reports indicate that the bombs caused structural damage to the building’s façade and interior, though no injuries have been reported to date. The board’s staff were evacuated, and emergency services were called to assess the extent of the damage.
Authorities have increased security measures at the office and are working with state agencies to identify the suspects. The attack has raised concerns about the safety of public institutions in Meghalaya and underscores the need for enhanced protective protocols.
Preliminary reports indicate that the bombs caused structural damage to the building’s façade and interior, though no injuries have been reported to date. The board’s staff were evacuated, and emergency services were called to assess the extent of the damage.
Authorities have increased security measures at the office and are working with state agencies to identify the suspects. The attack has raised concerns about the safety of public institutions in Meghalaya and underscores the need for enhanced protective protocols.