In a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the explosion that rocked the Dhar Construction Company campus near Shymplong village in East Jaintia Hills district on December 15, 2025, the police have arrested two accused following a coordinated overnight operation.
Acting on fresh leads, the East Jaintia Hills Police, in close coordination with the West Jaintia Hills Police, conducted a joint operation during the intervening night, leading to the apprehension of key suspects allegedly linked to the incident.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Issei Sungoh @ Sei @ Bah (29 years), son of Smti. Iphaida Sungoh, a resident of Mynso B under Jowai Police Station in West Jaintia Hills district, and Embha Ladong (25 years), son of Eselian Ladong, a resident of Shymplong under Lumshnong Police Station in East Jaintia Hills district. Both the accused were produced before the Hon’ble Court, which granted six (06) days of police custody to facilitate further interrogation and investigation.
Vikash Kumar, IPS, Superintendent of Police, East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya confirmed that the probe remains ongoing, with efforts underway to identify the full network behind the illegal act.
Appealing to the public for cooperation, the police have urged anyone with information related to other miscreants involved in the incident to immediately contact the nearest police station.
Assuring confidentiality, the SP stated that the identity of informers will be kept secret and that a suitable reward will be given for credible information.
