Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Shillong Market Security Scare After Abandoned Bag Incident
Imagine a bag was left alone in a busy market in Shillong.
People got worried it might be a bomb!
The police came and called the bomb experts to check.
They found out it didn't have a bomb but packets that looked like drugs.
A man showed up and said the bag was his.
Now the police are trying to figure out where the drugs came from and what happened.
An abandoned bag in Shillong's Polo Bazaar caused a security scare.
The bag was initially suspected of containing an explosive device, prompting the Bomb Disposal Squad.
The Bomb Disposal Squad found multiple packets suspected to contain ganja.
A man, Nijimu Fithu, claimed the bag as his.
Police are investigating Fithu's involvement under the NDPS Act.
- Who
- Nijimu Fithu claimed the bag, the police, and the Bomb Disposal Squad were involved.
- What
- An abandoned bag containing suspected ganja caused a security scare.
- When
- Around 2 pm on Friday, July 18th.
- Where
- Polo Bazaar, Shillong.
- Why
- The incident disrupted the market and raised concerns about drug trafficking.
- Location
- Polo Bazaar, Shillong
- Incident
- Abandoned bag
- Suspicion
- Explosive device (initially), then ganja
- Action Taken
- Bomb Disposal Squad, ANTF investigation
- Suspect
- Nijimu Fithu
- Charges
- Investigation under NDPS Act