Shillong, July 27: One person was stabbed to death and two others were injured by the members of a group in the city on Sunday night.
Police suspect that the victims knew each other.
East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem told reporters that the first victim with stab wounds was found around 10.30 pm on Sunday near the BSF Battalion gate.
“BSF personnel shifted him to NEIGRIHMS where he is undergoing treatment,” Syiem said.
Later on Monday morning, the police were informed about a body found with stab wounds in Mawkasiang.
“We received information in the morning about a body with multiple stab injuries in Mawkasiang. The body has been sent for post-mortem. A case has been registered and investigation has begun,” he said.
The deceased has been identified as Shanbor Rani, who had prior criminal records.
A third person with injuries was later traced in Mawtawar.
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“He has been hospitalised as well. It appears all three were together,” the SP said.
“The deceased was previously involved in several cases, including murder and offences under the NDPS Act, Syiem said.
To a question on the motive, the SP said,
“At this stage we cannot confirm the motive. It could be related to drugs or a vendetta. The investigation will reveal why Shanbor Rani was killed”.
Police said that a vehicle recovered from the spot belonged to Rani.
