A bomb detonated in Shillong’s busy Police Bazar on Sunday evening causing panic among residents of the Meghalayan capital. According to reports, no casualty has been reported so far.
Police Bazar is a commercial building located in the busy area of Shillong. The blast took place near Delhi Misthan Bhandar.
Following the blast, a bomb squad arrived at the blast site and currently inspecting the area. Fortunately, all the shops were closed in the market as part of the Sunday lockdown due to Covid.
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Tweeted, “Strongly condemn the blast at Police Bazar, Shillong this evening. An attempt to disrupt peace and bring harm is nothing but a cowardly act. Perpetrators will not be spared. We will ensure peace prevails in the State.”
