A 35 year old man was brutally hacked to death by unknown assailants at his home in Umtasor Mawdkhar village, Ri Bhoi district last night.
The victim has been identified as Amison Muruh.
According to preliminary reports, unknown attackers struck the victim from behind using a sharp weapon severing his head.
Upon receiving information about the incident, the police immediately responded and arrived at the crime scene. They gathered information about the deceased and his body was taken to Nongpoh Civil Hospital for post mortem.
Headman of Umtasor Mawdkhar, M. Mukhim said he received the information at around 7:30 pm. He along with village elders, rushed to the victim’s house and found Muruh’s body lying in a pool of blood.
The crime which is a first for the village has sparked fear among the residents. Mukhim has urged police to conduct a swift and thorough investigation to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.