Shillong, Sep 3: Meghalaya police today arrested one more Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) member in connection with the violence during the pressure grou’s rally on August 19.
With this, five persons have been arrested so far in the case that saw more than 30 vehicles damaged and 18 people assaulted.
East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem said two members of the KSU Nongmensong unit were summoned on Thursday to Mawdiangdiang in connection with a CBI case and their statements were recorded.
“During examination, the SIT (Special Investigation Team) also looked into their involvement in the August 19 incident. After detention and verification, Samuel Kharbani was arrested while Celestine Lyngdoh was released after his involvement was not found,” Syiem said, adding that investigations are ongoing and further action will be taken as evidence comes forth.
