Shillong, Nov 7 : Despite imposition of Section 163 of the BNSS, stray incidents of arson marred the law-and-order situation at Mawryngkneng on the outskirts of the Meghalaya capital.

The East Khasi Hills DC has imposed the relevant section, restricting assembly of five or more persons and carrying of any arms. The DC has also warned that violators of the order would be penalised and booked under Section 223 of the BNS.

In the ongoing stir over the demand of payment of Government-approved rates for transportation of cement and clinkers from Jaintia Hills, truckers blocked the highway in the wee hours on Wednesday , which led to violence. The police used tear gas and resorted to lathi-charge to disperse a mob, in which several persons were injured.

The protest was led by the Meghalaya

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