The Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, D P Wahlang, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, in the presence of the Commissioner and Secretary to the Governor, Dr B D R Tiwari.
The District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills enforced Section 144 within and near the Secretariat Hill on Thursday until further notice.
The District Magistrate imposed Section 144 CrPC in the vicinity of the Secretariat Hill due to potential law-and-order problems.
