Petrol bomb thrown at Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar's residence

Unidentified individuals threw a petrol bomb at the home of Meghalaya's Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar on Friday.

His house is situated in Nongmynsong within the East Khasi Hills district. He lodged a First Information Report (FIR) which led to an increase in security in and around his property.

Recently, individuals on motorcycles threw a petrol bomb at a police vehicle that was escorting Director of NEEPCO (Personnel) Major General (retired) RK.


The incident took place at Demthring, located under the jurisdiction of the Madanrting police station, around 7.30 pm on Wednesday.

The Superintendent of Police of East Khasi Hills district, Rituraj Ravi, advised the public not to take the law into their own hands, warning that they will face legal consequences.

“We urge all peace-loving citizens not to take law into their own hands. But if somebody does that, we have to go as per law and ensure they are brought to justice,” the SP said.

“Our position is very clear. Committing a crime warrants justice for the individuals involved. We are not investigating anyone's associations of any kind. If there is a crime, there is a criminal and if there is a criminal, we have to go as per the law,” he added.