Shillong, May 31: A tense situation erupted on Thursday night in Shillong city following a clash during the day between drivers of the SPTS buses and some persons who are residing at Them Iew Mawlong (Sweeper’s lane).
The situation compelled the police to use tear gas to scare the mob, but most of them moved only a nearby area and tried to come back to Motphran area.
Police said that during the day, the problem was solved after police intervention, but later in the evening, the situation turned worst due to spread of rumours.
Rumours were even spread that one person has died but police urged people not to believe on hearsay.
The police tried their best to control the situation but the mob did not disperse.
Till filing of the report, the situation was still tense. No one has been arrested so far.
