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States » EastPosted at: Nov 24 2018 6:39PM


Meghalaya’s ruling NPP leader accused of murder attempt, Congress demands Independent Probe

Shillong, Nov 24 (UNI) A high profile member of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) in Meghalaya has been accused of being prime accused in the murderous attacks on Right to Information activists Agnes Kharshiing and her aide Amita Sangma.
Amita, who lodged a complaint with Director General of Police, R Chandranathan, accused Nidamon Chullet, the working president of NPP East Jaintia Hills district and others, for attempting to murder her and Kharshiing, including their driver E Kurbah on November 8 at Tuber Sohshrieh area in East Jaintia Hills district.
''I appeal to your office to take swift action as it is learnt that Chullet and others who led the attacks belong to the ruling party in the state. I appeal that even if they belong to ruling party or if they hold high up position the police should arrest not only the small fry but also the main mastermind of such attacks and criminal actions,” Amita stated demanding the immediate arrest of Chullet, who is also the president of Jaintia Hills Truck Owners Association, and his accomplices.
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