SHILLONG: A 62-year-old woman was looted by unidentified miscreants at Lum Nongrim, Umsning in Ri Bhoi district.
The incident occurred on Saturday when unidentified persons went to the shop of Pherlin Nongbet (62) and enquired about a rented house. Following this, the lady boarded their vehicle to show them the house.
However, on the way, the lady became unconscious after consuming juice offered by the men. The miscreants then looted Rs. 35,000 and some of her personal belongings and dumped her at Dulongnar on NH-40 and fled away.
The victim was shifted to CHC Umsning and then to Shillong Civil Hospital.
An FIR was lodged at Umsning outpost and police have begun investigation into the matter.
