Shillong, March 21: Police have arrested two suspects following the recent murder of Elius Rangdon from Pahammawlein 20th Mile, Ri Bhoi.
The matter was raised in the form of a zero hour notice by Nongpoh MLA Mayralborn Syiem.
In reply, Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong said on Tuesday that a criminal case was registered at the Nongpoh police station and investigation is in progress.
“The police is leaving no stone unturned, and they are working round the clock, towards ensuring that the perpetrators of this heinous crime are found and prosecuted as per law and that justice is delivered to the kin of the deceased victim,” Tynsong said.
The body of Elius was recovered at Kliar Niangbari under 20th Mile, Byrnihat on March 9 evening.
The matter was informed to the police by the headman of 20th Mile Pahammawlein.
Elius was found lying on the ground with grievous injury on the head.
An FIR was filed by his daughter Rakhel Suting on March 10.
