Shillong, July 19: East Khasi Hills (EKH) Superintendent of Police, Vivek Syiem, on Friday said that all types of Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs) inclusive of night buses are prohibited from plying along the Demseiniong Locality (Macabe Road).
In a statement, Syiem said that it has come to the notice that the plying of HMVs including night buses from Diengpasoh and entering Shillong via Demseiniong locality (Macabe Road) has caused damage to the road and overhead electrical wires.
He further stated that it has posed danger to the residential homes in close proximity to the road and disrupted the flow of vehicular traffic.
Therefore, the SP said that in compliance with the order under Section 163 BNSS promulgated by the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong, and to prevent any damage for the safety and security of public property and villagers from the area at large, all types of HMVs inclusive of night buses are prohibited from plying along the Demseiniong Locality (Macabe Road).
Meanwhile, Syiem informed that all types of HMVs including of night buses will be allowed to ply from Diengpasoh only up to Ishyrwat junction from 9 pm to 6 am of the next day and hence, no HMVs shall be allowed to ply towards Demseiniong.
“Violators will be liable for legal action as per provisions of law,” the SP added.