Body found
Vincent Diengngan lodged a complaint that on April 8, the body of his brother Julius Diengngan was recovered from an abandoned coal quarry near Nirang village in West Khasi Hills. Necessary formalities were observed and the cadaver handed over to the relatives. In this regard, police arrested two persons —Richard T Sangma and Suman Deb Barman — for their involvement in the case.
Alleged assault by cop
On April 11, around 10 am, following a rumour that a youth from Rajabala was assaulted by a police officer, around 200 people accompanied by local leaders, gathered in front of Rajabala OP (WGH) and demanded action against the police officer. Following this, SDPO, Dadenggre, BDO, C&RD Selsella and CI, Phulbari along with reinforcement rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control. Later, the crowd dispersed from the place. Matter is under investigation.
Illegal coal mining
S Marwein, EAC, Khliehriat lodged a complaint that on April 11, around 11.30 am, while conducting mine raids along with police at Moopynien, Khliehriat East, 6-8 labourers were seen mining in two coal mines. However, they managed to escape. Two mining equipments were seized from the PO.
Lockdown violation
On April 10, police detected one pick-up vehicle (ML-08-3573) driven by Mendrick N Marak, possessing permit for delivery of food for ADB workers, while transporting cement in violation of prohibitory orders imposed by the district administration.
Timber trucks seized
On April 10, police detained two trucks (ML-05C-6872 and ML-10-3172) while transporting timber in violation of lockdown order at Phlangjalieh village (WKH). In this connection, Phrangki Lyngkhoi, Shngainbor Nongphud, Teibelskhem Mawlieh, Dhik Mawtyllup and Pikson Kharbani have been arrested.
