Nongstoin, Feb 4: A body was recovered by the highway at Jaidohkroh under Ksehkohlong village in West Khasi Hills. The person was suspected to be beaten to death by an unknown miscreant.
The person identified as Donbokstarlin Syiem Shangoi (30) of Umsaw Tyllang village. The incident came to the light after the villagers had noticed the body lying around near the NH44 E.
The Police rushed to the scene. The body was sent for autopsy after the police had carried the formalities. The Police are investigating into the matter and so far no arrest related to the incident has been made.