Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Shillong Residents Urge Revocation of Paid Parking for Safety
The people living in Shillong's Punjabi Lane, also known as Them Iew Mawlong, want the government to stop charging for parking.
They're worried about safety because of a fight in 2018 and a bomb plot in 2023.
They feel paid parking could cause problems.
The government has security guards there since 2018 and the road was reopened in 2024 after a period of closure.
They're asking the government to consider their special situation and not make them pay for parking.
Residents of Shillong's Punjabi Lane seek revocation of paid parking.
Concerns cited: security risks, potential for conflict, and past unrest.
The 2018 clash and 2023 IED plot are referenced as security threats.
Government installed security booths at entry/exit points after 2018.
Road opened for traffic in 2024 after six-year gap since the 2018 unrest.
- Who
- Harijan Panchayat Committee (HPC) and residents.
- What
- Residents request the revocation of paid parking.
- When
- Memorandum issued August 5.
- Where
- Shillong, Punjabi Lane (Them Iew Mawlong).
- Why
- Safety concerns, potential for conflict, and past unrest
Residents' View
Administration View
Paid Parking Benefits vs Security
Residents' View
Paid parking increases security risks.
Administration View
The administration may benefit from additional income through parking fees.
- Location
- Shillong, Punjabi Lane (Them Iew Mawlong)
- Request
- Revocation of paid parking
- Initiator
- Harijan Panchayat Committee (HPC)
- Reason
- Security concerns, past incidents
- Incident
- 2018 Clash, 2023 IED plot
- Security Measures
- Security booths at entry/exit points
- Road Reopened
- 2024