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Ruckus at Shiva temple in Shillong

Shillong, July 24 (UNI) There was panic in the age-old Shiva temple, Mahadev Khola here on Monday when miscreants allegedly launched a violent attack on devotees, leading to chaos within its premises.
The incident occurred this afternoon during the third Monday of Sawan, when a large number of devotees had gathered to offer their prayers.
A woman and her son who are running a shop inside the temple premises sustained minor injuries injuries and after medical examination were discharged from hospital after first aid, Sylvester Nongtnger, the district police chief of East Khasi Hills, said.
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