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Assam, Meghalaya CMs call for peace after rioting in Shillong

The two Chief Ministers underscore the need to explore ways to restore peace, trust, and normalcy

Assam, Meghalaya CMs call for peace after rioting in Shillong

Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya have called for calm on Thursday to restore normalcy after violent protests in Shillong on Wednesday. At least 31 vehicles, primarily registered in Assam, were damaged, and at least a dozen individuals sustained injuries during a bike rally organized by the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU). The event, held on Wednesday, saw participants wearing black masks and concealing the identification tags of their motorcycles.

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