Archive · 4 Aug 2026
Masked Men Hurl Petrol Bombs at Meghalaya Pollution Board Office
In Shillong, two men in masks threw petrol bombs at the office that watches pollution in Meghalaya.
The bombs landed inside but didn’t hurt anyone or break anything.
Police filed a report, checked the scene, and are looking at security camera footage to find the attackers.
The attack happened a few days after a meeting about a new limestone mine, but the police say they don’t know if the mine is the reason.
They are still trying to figure out why the attack happened and who did it.
Two masked men hurled petrol bombs at the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board office in Shillong on Monday.
The bombs landed inside the office but caused no injuries or significant damage.
An FIR was filed and a forensic team collected evidence; police are analyzing CCTV and conducting a manhunt.
The attack occurred days after a public hearing on a proposed limestone mining project in East Jaintia Hills, though authorities say no motive is established yet.
Police have not linked the incident to the mining project and are investigating all possible angles.
- Who
- Two masked men and police officials
- What
- Petrol bombs hurled at the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board office
- When
- Monday between 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.
- Where
- Shillong, Meghalaya, India
- Why
- Motive not yet established
- Incident Date
- Monday, 12–12:30 p.m.
- Location
- Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board office, Shillong
- Victim
- Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board
- Attack Type
- Petrol bomb assault
- Current Status
- Investigation ongoing, suspects at large