In Brief
- The Meghalaya High Court took suo motu cognizance following violence in Shillong.
- The unrest occurred during a Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) black-flag bike rally.
- The Centre approved the deployment of four CRPF companies to Meghalaya.
- One company of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) has also been deployed until August 25.
The Meghalaya High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the violence that erupted during a Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) black-flag bike rally in Shillong. The incident has heightened public safety concerns in the state capital.
The court's intervention came hours after the Centre approved the deployment of four companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and one company of the Rapid Action Force (RAF). These forces are authorized to maintain law and order in Shillong through August 25.
Officials indicated that the heightened security presence aims to restore normalcy and prevent further unrest following the rally. The circumstances surrounding the rally and the subsequent violence remain under judicial scrutiny.
State government and central agencies are coordinating to address the situation and ensure citizen safety.
