Meghalaya: Toll rises to two in clashes, several non-tribal people stabbed in Shillong

At least two people have been killed since Friday in clashes between members of the Khasi Students Union and non-tribals in Ichamati area of Meghalaya’s East Khasi hills district. The two deceased were identified as Rupchand Dewan and Lurshai Hynniewta.

Another person, 21-year-old Akash Ali, was assaulted by a group at Jaiaw, Langsning, around 11 am on Saturday, police said. Ten other non-tribal people, including Dewan, were also stabbed at Bara Bazaar in Shillong through the day. Dewan, a migrant labourer from Assam, died on the way. All others were taken to the Civil Hospital in Shillong.