Shillong, April 12: Two youths were assaulted by a group in Laban on Friday afternoon.
Four persons, including two juveniles were detained by the police in this connection.
More youths are involved in the incident.
The victims have been identified as A.Das and Sahil Sarkar.
According to the family member of one of the youths, the assault near Harisabha was over non-repayment of Rs 250 by Sarkar. When Sarkar was assaulted by the group, Das went to rescue him but he was also attacked resulting in injury on his head. The incident was around 2 pm.
The family filed a complaint with the Laban Police Station.
When asked, the police in Laban said the SP will issue a statement as they are not authorised to give details and moreover, there are varied versions of the incident.
Police asserted that there was no stabbing case related to the incident.
