Three persons were apprehended by the police for their involvement in carrying out dangerous stunt driving at Laitumkhrah police point eight days ago, which has caused a concern to the safety of the public.
The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) took action on Monday by shutting down several non-tribal shops and businesses in Laitumkhrah for lacking valid trading documents during a Trading License and Professional Tax inspection.
Andrew A. Jyrwa, the Rangbah Shnong of Laitumkhrah, stated that the Dorbar Shnong will restrict the influx of street vendors within the Shnong Jurisdiction once the government enacts the Meghalaya Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Scheme 2023.
According to the parents who reported the incident, the two suspicious individuals arrived at Laitumkhrah H/S Presbyterian School to pick up a child from Class KG.
Although the administration has modified its order on July 13, 2023, after anguish expressed from several quarters, extending the night clampdown from 10 PM to 11.30 PM, but the main position of the administration to see curfew like restrictions as solution continues to be the main problem, which is seen as lacking maturity in handling situations.
On July 8, five persons belonging to the two groups were arrested for their involvement in the recent scuffle incident that led to the torching of three vehicles at Laitumkhrah police station.
According to Police officials, the fight between the two groups erupted at DHS after boys from Khasi community blocked the road towards Bhagyakul while drinking.
