Shillong, Nov 10: East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem today refuted allegations that the police used excessive force during the recent protest by truckers at Mawryngkneng junction.

Police are known to have used tear gas and a lathi charge to disperse truckers who had blocked vehicles transporting cement and clinker from Jaintia Hills as part of their dispute with cement companies over transportation rates. There were also certain claims that police used stun grenades against the protestors. The truckers, certain political parties, pressure groups and even locals of Mawryngkneng have criticised police in their actions.

Clarifying the sequence of events, Syiem said that four individuals were arrested in connection with the protest and, initially, three cases were register

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