East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Rituraj Ravi confirmed that the blast at Sweeper’s Colony in Them Ïew Mawlong was caused by an improvised explosive device.
He said the blast occurred inside a small abandoned tin structure near the syndicate bus stand at around 10:30 pm. The damage was confined only to the tin structure and a few window panes nearby, he added.
Ravi said further report on the damages is awaited and further enquiry and investigation is on.
While the SP said no casualty was reported, sources said one person was injured on his left foot and taken to Woodland Hospital, here.