A person was found dead in Patharumlang jungle at Patharkhnang village, West Khasi Hills district, police said.
The decease identified as Prestarius Thongni (40) of Seinduli village was suspected to have been shot.
According to the police, the incident happened yesterday at around 4:30 pm when the deceased along with his friends went bird hunting in the jungle.
A FIR has been lodged by the father of the deceased at Mawshynrut police station.
Police said they are still investigating what led to the killing.
