JOWAI: Villagers of Mupliang in West Jaintia Hills apprehended one Samuel Susngi of Nangbah village for allegedly extorting money from residents of the area. Susngi allegedly claimed that (Contd on P-7)
Extortionist held…
(Contd from P-3) the “Commandant of the District Home Guard” has authorized him to collect the money, Rs 500 from every villager, and went on to threaten people stating that anyone who fails to pay will be arrested.
He also pretended to repair gas stoves in the village. The villagers apprehended the accused and handed him over to police.