Guwahati, May 19 -- Violence erupted at Lumshnong in Meghalaya on Sunday evening after a youth reportedly died in an accident involving a truck linked to Star Cement.

In retaliation, an enraged mob from a nearby village stormed the company's premises and set fire to fifteen trucks, triggering chaos and heavy tension in the area.

East Jaintia Hills Deputy Commissioner S. Awasthi confirmed the attack, stating that officials had deployed the Additional Superintendent of Police and a magistrate to the site.

"We've confirmed that fifteen trucks were torched. The crowd has now dispersed, and we're closely monitoring the situation," he said.

When questioned about what sparked the violence, Awasthi noted that a detailed report is still pendin...