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Shillong, Oct 31 (PTI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday said one person was arrested in connection with the assault and vandalism during a rally here.<\/p>\n
The chief minister also said stern action would be taken against those involved in the violence at the rally taken out against unemployment on Friday.<\/p>\n
“One person has been arrested and three FIRs have been lodged in connection with the violence. A large number of people have been identified and necessary action is going to be taken against them,” Sangma told journalists here.<\/p>\n
At least three persons were injured and some vehicles damaged as clashes broke out at the rally organised by the Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP).<\/p>\n
The chief minister also said that the injured were given necessary treatment.<\/p>\n
The group had organised the rally demanding that the state government fill up vacant posts in various departments and offer other employment opportunities to youth.<\/p>\n
Pointing out that he had reviewed the law and order situation, he said two-three vehicles were slightly damaged in the incident.<\/p>\n
We have reviewed the entire situation and directed the police to take action. Necessary arrangements and standard operating procedures (SOPs) that need to be made in future were also discussed at a meeting, he added.<\/p>\n
The chief minister said when permission is given to hold a rally, the organisers are expected to follow certain norms.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the East Khasi Hills district administration has issued a show-cause notice to FKJGP for allegedly failing to abide by the conditions for holding the rally. PTI<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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