Shillong, Jan 23: Police arrested a person on Thursday for threatening to plant bombs in several parts of the city.
East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem said the accused has been identified as Edward Maiiong (37), who is temporarily residing at New Colony, Laitumkhrah.
The arrest was based on a complaint from an individual who received a message from the accused regarding the plan to set off series of blasts.
According to the police official, on Wednesday around 6:19 pm, one person received an SMS on phone from an unknown number threatening to plant multiple bombs within Shillong.
The sender of the message had identified himself as being a part of ‘Ri-Bhoi gang’. On receiving the FIR, a case was registered vide Sadar P.S Case No. 29(01)2025 u/s 351(4)/353(2)/61(2) and 113(2)(b) BNS Act. The Special Operations Team (SOT) of East Khasi Hills swung into action and launched a search operation with the assistance of police from the neighbouring districts.
Syiem said on Thursday that after an overnight operation to identify the suspect, the SOT was able to zero in on Edward in Laitumkhrah. The phone from where the threat of bomb blasts was made, has been recovered and seized. His links with any militant outfit cannot be ruled out at this juncture as there are incriminating evidences against him. The district police is conducting checking at all points in the city including combing operations and intensified patrolling within the district to thwart any attempt to disrupt the Republic Day.
“In this regard, the co-operation of the public is earnestly requested. For any police emergency public are to contact the nearest thana, Police Control Room +91 6009196479 or Dial 112 for swift police response”, the SP added.
