Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Police Arrest KSU Leader Over August Rally Violence
Meghalaya Police arrested a Khasi Students' Union leader named Jeremaiah Pohthmi.
The arrest is linked to violence after a KSU bike rally on August 19.
Police say he may have encouraged violence and caused injuries.
Three other senior KSU leaders are already being detained.
Police want to bring those leaders back to Shillong to help with the investigation.
A special team is working to find everyone involved.
Some protesters wore masks, so police are using forensic and technical tools to identify them.
Extra security forces are staying in vulnerable parts of Shillong until the end of the month.
Meghalaya Police arrested KSU Nongmynsong Unit president Jeremaiah Pohthmi over violence following the August 19 Black Flags Bike Rally.
Police accuse Pohthmi of inciting violence and causing physical injuries during the disturbances.
The arrest brings the number of detained KSU members and leaders in the case to four.
A Special Investigation Team is investigating the violence and identifying masked protesters using forensic and technical methods.
Central Reserve Police Force and Rapid Action Force personnel have been deployed in vulnerable Shillong areas until the end of August.
- Who
- Meghalaya Police, KSU leaders and members, and protesters involved in the disturbances.
- What
- Police arrested Jeremaiah Pohthmi and are investigating violence that followed the KSU Black Flags Bike Rally.
- When
- The violence occurred on August 19, and Pohthmi was arrested by August 24.
- Where
- The disturbances occurred in Shillong and the wider East Khasi Hills area; detained leaders are being held in Garo Hills facilities.
- Why
- Police allege Pohthmi incited violence and caused physical injuries, while investigators are seeking to identify others involved.
- Arrested leader
- Jeremaiah Pohthmi, president of the KSU Nongmynsong Unit and Assistant Organising Secretary of the KSU Central Executive Council
- Detentions
- Four KSU members and leaders have been detained in connection with the case
- Other detained leaders
- Raymond Kharjana, Pynkmen Sanmiet and Reuben A. Najiar
- Investigation
- A Special Investigation Team is operating under the Inspector General (Law and Order)
- Identification efforts
- Police are using forensic and technical methods to identify masked protesters
- Security deployment
- Central Reserve Police Force and Rapid Action Force personnel are deployed in vulnerable areas of Shillong until the end of August