The operation, conducted at the Police Reserve in Shillong, was carried out in the presence of notable figures, including SP East Khasi Hills Sylvester Nongtnger, SP City Vivek Syiem, SP Traffic K Prasad, and others.
The major fire in Police Bazar, which started at around 1.20 PM on Saturday afternoon, continues to rage on even after 8 hours. One person has died due to the suffocation and one person still remains missing.
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.