Statues vandalised, vehicles torched after students rally turns violent in Meghalaya
A student-led bike rally in Shillong, Meghalaya, turned violent, resulting in the vandalism of historical statues and the torching of government vehicles. The Khasi Students' Union organized the protest to demand policy reforms regarding migrant workers and local recruitment.
Why it matters
The incident highlights rising social tensions in Northeast India regarding indigenous rights, migration, and the safety of public infrastructure.
SHILLONG: Statues of Swami Vivekananda and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose were allegedly vandalised, while at least two government vehicles were set ablaze on Wednesday during a bike rally organised by the Khasi Students' Union (KSU), police said.The rally passed through several parts of Shillong, where several vehicles were attacked and partially damaged. At least two government vehicles were also torched during the protest, officials said.According to news agency PTI, statues of Swami Vivekananda and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, erected at a colony, were also vandalised.The rally was part of the KSU’s ongoing agitation over a five-point charter of demands.
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