Shillong, Nov 26: Three youths have been arrested by Meghalaya Police in connection with the October 9 violence at Lapangap that resulted in the death of a Karbi man, officials said Wednesday.
They have been identified as Pyrchang Dkhar (25) of Lapangap, Everyshine Tyngkan (25) of Saba, and Deibormi Bhoi Lamare (27) of Barato-B in West Jaintia Hills.
Officials said the arrests were made based on a case registered at Nartiang police station, and further investigation is underway.
A Karbi man, identified as Orivel Timung (45) from Tapat village in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong district, was killed during a violent clash over a disputed paddy field with residents of Lapangap village on October 9.(PTI)
