Archive · 20 May 2025
Mob Sets 15 Trucks on Fire After Accident in Meghalaya
A truck accident caused a local's death, leading to outrage.
A mob of around 300 people attacked a nearby cement company.
They vandalized the company premises, including a sentry post and CCTV.
The mob set fire to 15 trucks and attacked firefighters.
Police reinforcements were sent to control the situation.
The incident began after a truck collided with a pick-up vehicle, leading to a physical assault of the truck driver and the death of the pick-up van's driver.
The victim's body was taken to Khliehriat Civil Hospital.
A road accident involving a cement truck led to a violent mob attack.
A pick-up vehicle driver was killed after the accident.
Around 15 trucks were set on fire by the mob.
The mob stormed the cement company premises, vandalizing property.
Police reinforcements were required to bring the situation under control.
- Who
- A mob of approximately 300 people, a cement company, and police.
- What
- Mob attacked cement company, setting 15 trucks on fire after an accident.
- When
- Sunday night.
- Where
- Lumshnong, Meghalaya, near Wahiajer village along NH-06.
- Why
- The mob was angered by a truck running over a local, after an accident.
- Location
- Lumshnong, Meghalaya
- Trucks Burned
- 15
- Mob Size
- Approximately 300
- Incident Time
- Sunday Night
- Company Involved
- Cement Company