Suspected militants fired at trucks plying in the coal belt area of the state's West Khasi Hills district, but there was no casualty.
The police said suspected militants of the Garo National Liberation Army opened fire from small arms at several trucks plying in the Shahlang area yesterday.
Some empty trucks were also held up by the militants who punctured the tyres, while a few truckers were also beaten up.
Sources said that the militants have demanded ransom of Rs 20,000 from each truck, but the police refused to confirm it.
Additional forces were today rushed to the area and combing operations launched to nab the militants.
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