A vehicle carrying CRPF personnel was attacked by protesters in Mawlai area here during curfew hours, prompting security forces to resort to "mild force" for dispersing the crowd, police said on Monday.
Meghalaya government has decided to initiate a judicial inquiry into the death of former militant Cheristerfield Thangkhiew. The curfew in Shillong and adjoining regions has also been extended for 48 hours.
Petrol bombs were thrown at Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma's personal residence on Sunday after violence broke out over the death of a former rebel leader resulting in a two-day curfew in Shillong.