SHILLONG, NOV 6: Four individuals have been taken into custody in connection with a violent confrontation that erupted at Mawryngkneng junction during the wee hours of Wednesday morning.
The clash occurred when police were escorting a convoy of cement and clinker trucks from Puriang, which was obstructed by approximately 200 people, primarily members of the Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners and Drivers Association (MCTODA).
“Around four to five persons have been arrested,” Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong told reporters.
He stated that more arrests may be made as necessary.
“We’ve entrusted the issue to the district administration and police to take action under relevant laws,” Tynsong said while urging all concerns to respect boundaries.
He said the protesters blocking trucks are opposing cement companies’ failure to implement government rates. The East Jaintia Hills administration has convened meetings, and cement companies have agreed to follow state-notified rates within Meghalaya.
“However, we can’t notify rates beyond our state’s boundary, as it’s a central Act. Protesters insist on rates beyond our jurisdiction, which isn’t feasible,” Tynsong said.
Tynsong appealed to protesters to change their approach, urging them to engage in dialogue with the district administration rather than disrupting traffic flow along the national highway.
He warned that continued blockades would not be tolerated, and police action would be taken to maintain order.
“Police action aims to convey that dialogue requires a different approach; disrupting national highway traffic isn’t advisable,” he added.
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