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Crime
Petrol bomb attacks intensify unrest in Meghalaya, violence spreads
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 10:09 AM
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Fresh petrol bomb attacks have been reported as violence spreads across Meghalaya, prompting heightened security measures.
Police in Meghalaya confirmed that several fresh petrol bomb attacks were carried out in different districts, signalling a widening of recent unrest. The explosions, reported in the early hours, caused damage to private properties and disrupted local traffic.
Security forces have been deployed in affected areas and curfew orders were imposed in some towns to prevent further incidents. Residents were urged to stay indoors and avoid gathering in public places.
State officials said an investigation is underway to identify the perpetrators and restore normalcy. They appealed to the public for cooperation and warned that any escalation will be met with strict legal action.
Security forces have been deployed in affected areas and curfew orders were imposed in some towns to prevent further incidents. Residents were urged to stay indoors and avoid gathering in public places.
State officials said an investigation is underway to identify the perpetrators and restore normalcy. They appealed to the public for cooperation and warned that any escalation will be met with strict legal action.