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Meghalaya Police Remove KHADC Locks from Shillong Ropeway Project Office
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🗓 04 Nov 2026, 06:02 PM
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Meghalaya police dismantled locks placed by the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council on the Shillong Ropeway Project office, restoring access to the premises.
Police officials in Meghalaya entered the Shillong Ropeway Project office and removed the locks that had been installed by the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC). The action was taken to clear the way for the continuation of work on the ropeway project, which has been stalled due to the obstruction.
Authorities said the removal was carried out in accordance with legal directives and after confirming that the locks were not authorized by any court order. The police emphasized that the step was aimed at preventing further delays in a project considered vital for tourism and local connectivity.
KHADC officials have not yet issued a public statement regarding the police intervention. The ropeway, once operational, is expected to link key tourist spots in Shillong and boost the region's economy.
The incident underscores ongoing tensions between state agencies and local autonomous bodies over infrastructure development in the hill state.
Authorities said the removal was carried out in accordance with legal directives and after confirming that the locks were not authorized by any court order. The police emphasized that the step was aimed at preventing further delays in a project considered vital for tourism and local connectivity.
KHADC officials have not yet issued a public statement regarding the police intervention. The ropeway, once operational, is expected to link key tourist spots in Shillong and boost the region's economy.
The incident underscores ongoing tensions between state agencies and local autonomous bodies over infrastructure development in the hill state.