Shillong, Jan 12: In view of the maiden visit of the President of India to Shillong, the state police has requested the general public to avoid travelling towards Mawngap and in and around Shillong.
In a statement on Thursday, East Khasi Hills SP Sylvester Nongtnger said, the President of India Droupadi Murmu will be visiting Shillong and Mawphlang Sacred Grove on January 16.
“Therefore, in view of the movement of the VVIP, there will be certain inconveniences due to staggering of vehicles in various places of the city and on the route taken by the VVIP. Hence, the general public are hereby requested to avoid travelling towards Mawngap and in and around Shillong city unless necessary,” he said.
The SP also said that vehicular traffic will be halted for 30 mins prior to the arrival of the VVIP on January 16, 2024 at all traffic junctions.
However, Emergency Service vehicles will be allowed to ply and facilitate. Inconvenience caused is highly regretted, he added.