Shillong, Oct 18: A suspected petrol bomb was allegedly hurled in Mawprem, Shillong, partially burning a parked scooty on Saturday night.
According to eyewitnesses, a loud noise was heard before the suspected petrol bomb landed near the two-wheeler and a momo stall without exploding. They also reported seeing a wire catch fire.
No casualties or injures were reported.
Police rushed to the spot and launched a probe to identify the miscreants.
Meanwhile, East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem said police had received information about the incident and were investigating the matter.
Asked whether it was a suspected petrol bomb attack, Syiem said the matter was being verified.
“We are trying to ascertain the facts,” the SP said.
