Shillong ( Meghalaya) , Aug 10 : The banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council ( HNLC) has owned the responsibility for the IED blast near Laithumkhrah Market on Tuesday afternoon.
According to latest information available , 2 persons including one woman was injured in the blast and are undergoing treatment at Nazareth Hospital here .
Police also confirmed that two persons sustained minor injuries in the IED blast while minor damages were caused to a tea stall wall and window panes of buildings in the area .
Senior police officials including Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), I. Nongrang, SP of East Khasi Hills, Sylvester Nongtnger and Deputy Commissioner, Ms Isawanda Laloo reached the spot to take stock of the situation .