The dispute, which began on Wednesday after people from Assam were assaulted in Meghalaya, has now spread to several parts of the state.
Over the past 24 hours, there have been reports of arson and petrol bomb attacks on government properties in Meghalaya.
Assam has also blocked its borders with Meghalaya.
Now know the reason for the dispute
On Wednesday, people from Assam were assaulted, and their vehicles were set on fire during a rally organised by the Khasi Students Union (KSU) in Shillong, Meghalaya.
A total of 31 vehicles were damaged in the violence, most of them carrying Assam registration numbers. Following the incident, sporadic violence was reported in several districts of the state.
In protest, taxi drivers in Guwahati, Assam, blocked traffic on National Highway-27.
Police outpost attacked in Shillong
The situation remained peaceful in Shillong throughout Thursday. However, at around 9:30 pm, unidentified people threw a petrol bomb at the Nongmensong police outpost.
The bomb landed inside the outpost premises and set a chair on fire.
CRPF personnel were present on the upper floor of the building at the time. The fire was brought under control before it could spread.
Police said a case would be registered over the incident. CCTV footage from the area will also be examined.
5 Demands of Khasi Students’ Union (KSU)
- Changes to the recruitment process for nurses at NEIGRIHMS.
- Strict rules for migrant workers entering the state.
- Early implementation of the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA).
- Reforms in the recruitment process of the Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) and District Selection Committees (DSCs).
- Cancellation of the public hearing on the proposed Shree Cement mine in Lum Shirmon, East Jaintia Hills.
