Shillong,Aug 19: Police arrested three KSU leaders following vandalism during the union’s bike rally in the city, on Wednesday (Aug 19).
Police also raided the KSU office in Jaiaw. Tear gas was fired during the operation.
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KSU President Raymond Kharjana, Vice President Pynkmenlang Sanmiet and General Secretary Reuben Najiar were taken to Sadar Police Station and arrested.
East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem confirmed the development.
The three have been booked under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including charges related to damage to public property, assault and violation of law.
Earlier, the KSU leaders spoke to media persons expressing regret over the violence and alleged that the miscreants were behind it to sabotage the agitation.
The rally led to stone pelting, vandalism of 31 vehicles including those from outside the state, the burning of a government vehicle, and assaults on pedestrians at Fire brigade, Nongmensong, Polo, Barik and Mawlai.
