Khasi Students' Union rally turns violent in Shillong; statues defaced, vehicles torched

A bike rally organised by the Khasi Students' Union in Shillong, Meghalaya, descended into violence, with statues vandalised and government vehicles set on fire. The agitation centred on a five-point charter of demands the union has been pressing authorities to address. Protesters also voiced opposition to a proposed limestone mining project, targeting a scheduled public hearing for it. Prior to the rally, the union had issued an ultimatum, underscoring the intensity of their grievances. The incident reflects a sharp escalation in tensions between the student body and local authorities.