This Article is From Jan 09, 2016

Blast At Market In Meghalaya's Williamnagar, 6 Injured

Blast At Market In Meghalaya's Williamnagar, 6 Injured
Williamnagar, Meghalaya: At least six people have been injured today in a blast at a market place in Meghalaya's Williamnagar.

The blast occurred at about 1:15 PM near a wine shop in the busy marketplace.The injured were rushed to the hospital.

Garo National Liberation Army or GNLA, a militant outfit active in the Garo Hills area of Meghalaya, is responsible for the blast, a senior police officer said.

According to the senior police officer, GNLA cadre Ajan Ch Momin alias Jimmy, who is in charge of Williamnagar "command", sent his cadres to trigger the IED blast.

A manhunt has been launched to nab the culprits, he said.
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