SHILLONG, SEPT 16: Panic gripped Risa Colony on Wednesday afternoon after a petrol bomb was hurled at the Directorate of Mineral Resources (DMR) office in broad daylight.
Sources said the attack occurred at around 3:15 pm while employees were still inside the office. The petrol bomb struck an Alto car (ML 05 AC 0429) belonging to an officer of the department, which was parked in the office premises.
No injuries were reported, but the vehicle was damaged in the attack.
Soon after the incident, a team from Laitumkhrah Police Station reached the spot and cordoned off the area. Police have started an investigation to identify the miscreants behind the attack and ascertain the motive.
By Our Reporter
