By Our Reporter
SHILLONG: One J Shangpliang (50) was burnt to death after a fire broke out at his shop at Umblai in Madanriting in the wee hours of Wednesday.
The deceased was alone in the shop-cum-house when the incident occurred.
“The deceased was drunk at the time of the incident and the fire broke out when his shawl fell into the choola (hearth),” police said.
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