Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has demanded strict legal action over the alleged assault and racial harassment of a woman from Assam in Delhi. He condemned violence and discrimination against people from the Northeast as unacceptable, urging the accused be met with the harshest consequences under the law. The statement raises pressure for swift justice and accountability.
Unidentified miscreants vandalised a Hanuman temple in Shillong’s Garikhana early Sunday, stealing idols, silver ornaments and cash. Police say the attackers allegedly damaged CCTV cameras before ransacking the premises, triggering alarm among local residents. An investigation is underway, with authorities reviewing footage from nearby buildings to identify those responsible.
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A high court-appointed panel has flagged two cement companies in Meghalaya for allegedly transporting over 2.93 lakh metric tonnes of coal without mandatory approvals. The committee says the coal movement lacked essential documents and weekly returns, suggesting a serious breach of state norms. It recommends tougher enforcement and improved tracking to prevent illegal coal movement across Meghalaya.
A Meghalaya court granted bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the primary accused in the honeymoon murder of her husband, Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi. The ruling comes nearly a year after he was found dead in East Khasi Hills during their honeymoon. The case remains sensational and closely watched, as legal proceedings continue.
A court in Meghalaya has granted bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, who is accused of orchestrating the murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in 2025. Raja went missing and his body was later found mutilated. Sonam and others were arrested, and police say the investigation will continue.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police says two key suspects in the murder of Bangladeshi political activist Sharif Osman Hadi fled to India via the Meghalaya border after the killing. Police made the claim during a press briefing, alleging the route was used to escape authorities. Investigations are ongoing as Dhaka seeks cooperation to track and apprehend the accused.
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