Friday, March 29, 2024
spot_img

City experiences heavy security arrangement

Date:

Share post:

spot_img
spot_img

By Our Reporter

 

The path which the people take to enter the Main Secretariat is blocked  by a policeman on Thursday during the rally against New Shillong Township held at Malki. ( ST)
The path which the people take to enter the Main Secretariat is blocked by a policeman on Thursday during the rally against New Shillong Township held at Malki. ( ST)

SHILLONG: Shillong witnessed an unusual security ‘bandobast’ on Thursday.

After drawing flak from several quarters for the violent incidents during the KSU-sponsored Khasi National Awakening Day on April 4, the East Khasi Hills administration on Thursday made heavy security arrangements in the whole city in view of the rally organized by conglomeration of NGOs to protest the proposed New Shillong Township (NST) .

Right from Motphran to Khyndailad, police personnel with bacon and shield were seen posted every 20 metres and even the Special Weapon and Tactics Team (SWAT) personnel were seen guarding the entire stretch.

Two companies of security forces and eight magistrates were put on duty.

In addition, the administration also deployed Rapid Intervention Vehicle at Khyndailad to prevent any gathering which could pose a serious law and order threat.

“I have never seen this kind of vehicle and I am sure any miscreant would be scared to see such a vehicle,” said a roadside hawker in a lighter vein.

Fearing violence, several commercial establishments downed their shutters at the time of the public meeting.

East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Sanjay Goyal informed that magistrates were deployed in the city to ensure that the law and order was maintained at all costs.

He said that the NGOs had sought permission to take out a rally, but the district administration gave its nod only for holding a meeting at Malki ground.

East Khasi Hills SP M Kharkrang said precautions were taken so that miscreants could not take advantage of the situation.

spot_img
spot_img

Related articles

Ali, Richa open up on wedding docu ‘RiAlity’: ‘Life is stranger than fiction’

Shillong, March 29: Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, opening up on their wedding documentary titled 'RiAlity’, said it...

Started my career on shop floor of auto plant: Anand Mahindra to Elon Musk

Shillong, March 29: Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, on Friday, revealed that he started his career on the...

Chinese companies suspend work on Dasu, Diamer-Bhasha dams in Pakistan after suicide attack

Shillong, March 29: After Tarbela Dam, Chinese companies have also suspended civil work on the Dasu and Diamer-Bhasha...

Manipur govt declines transportation arrangement for UPSC exams outside state, offers reimbursement

Shillong, March 29: The Manipur government has informed the Delhi High Court that it will not organise transportation...