Petrol bomb thrown at Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar's residence

His house is situated in Nongmynsong within the East Khasi Hills district. He lodged a First Information Report (FIR) which led to an increase in security in and around his property. Recently, individuals on motorcycles threw a petrol bomb at a police vehicle that was escorting Director of NEEPCO (Personnel) Major General (retired) RK.

Petrol bomb thrown at Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar's residence
Unidentified individuals threw a petrol bomb at the home of Meghalaya 's Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar on Friday.

His house is situated in Nongmynsong within the East Khasi Hills district.

He lodged a First Information Report ( FIR ) which led to an increase in security in and around his property.

Recently, individuals on motorcycles threw a petrol bomb at a police vehicle that was escorting Director of NEEPCO (Personnel) Major General (retired) RK. The incident took place at Demthring, located under the jurisdiction of the Madanrting police station, around 7.30 pm on Wednesday.

The Superintendent of Police of East Khasi Hills district, Rituraj Ravi, advised the public not to take the law into their own hands, warning that they will face legal consequences.

“We urge all peace-loving citizens not to take law into their own hands.

But if somebody does that, we have to go as per law and ensure they are brought to justice,” the SP said.

“Our position is very clear.

Committing a crime warrants justice for the individuals involved.

We are not investigating anyone's associations of any kind.

If there is a crime, there is a criminal and if there is a criminal, we have to go as per the law,” he added.

Related Fuel News

More updates you might want to read next.

Tata Motors Plans Rs 40,000 Crore FY31 Investment: Why Its EV And CNG Push Matters For Buyers

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles is planning to invest Rs 37,500-40,000 crore over the next five years, up to FY31, as it targets a bigger production base, more models and annual sales of over 1.2 million units. ET also reported that the company wants revenue to cross Rs 6 lakh crore by FY31 with a 10 percent EBIT margin, with EVs and CNG models doing much of the heavy lifting. For buyers, the story is less about balance-sheet ambition and more about what kind of cars Tata wants to sell next.

Petrol, Diesel Rates May Ease As Cheaper Crude Arrives: What Hardeep Puri’s Signal Means For India

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri says petrol and diesel rates in India may ease once recently bought cheaper crude reaches refiners, after global oil prices cooled and Brent slipped below $80 a barrel. The signal matters because India imports most of its crude, so any sustained fall can filter through to motorists, freight users and inflation. But the relief is unlikely to be immediate, because fuel prices depend on inventory cycles, logistics and how quickly oil companies pass on lower input costs.

Petrol, Diesel Rates May Ease As Cheaper Crude Arrives: What Hardeep Puri’s Signal Means For India

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri says petrol and diesel rates in India may ease once recently bought cheaper crude reaches refiners, after global oil prices cooled and Brent slipped below $80 a barrel. The signal matters because India imports most of its crude, so any sustained fall can filter through to motorists, freight users and inflation. But the relief is unlikely to be immediate, because fuel prices depend on inventory cycles, logistics and how quickly oil companies pass on lower input costs.

Toyota Ebella Deliveries Begin In India: Why The ₹23.6 Lakh E3 Matters For EV Buyers

Toyota has started deliveries of the Urban Cruiser Ebella electric SUV in India, turning the model from launch headline into a real-world ownership story. The top-spec E3 is priced at Rs 23.60 lakh ex-showroom, while Toyota is also offering a Battery-as-a-Service route that lowers the entry price to Rs 15.25 lakh and charges Rs 4.99 per km for battery use. For EV buyers, this is the point where Toyota’s first mass-market electric SUV begins proving itself on the road.