Meghalaya: Flying squad attacked after TMC campaign in Garo Hills

Shillong: In a disturbing turn of events following the conclusion of a TMC election campaign in Garo Hills Tikrikilla, unidentified assailants targeted a flying squad team of the election department, leaving the Flying Squad Magistrate injured.

This marks the first instance of poll-related violence during the campaign period for the Tura Lok Sabha seat.

The attack took place on Monday night, as the rally concluded peacefully and attendees began dispersing. However, the flying squad team remained in the area to carry out their monitoring duties. Between 9:30 to 10 PM, the assailants struck.