Northeast India’s Only English and Hindi Satellite News Channel

Meghalaya: Former HNLC leader Chesterfield Thangkhiew killed in encounter

First Published: 13th August, 2021 16:19 IST

Surrendered Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) leader Chesterfield Thangkhiew has been reportedly killed in an encounter with Meghalaya police in the early hours of Friday. As per police sources, a

Surrendered Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) leader Chesterfield Thangkhiew has been reportedly killed in an encounter with Meghalaya police in the early hours of Friday.

As per police sources, a joint team of East Jaintia Hills police and East Khasi Hills police raided the residence of the surrendered HNLC leader in connection with the blast at Iew Shillong market, Laitumkhrah on August 10.

Sources informed that Thangkhiew had tried to attack the police team when they entered his house, adding that the police started to open fire.

Later, the former HNLC general secretary was shifted to the Shillong Civil Hospital where he was declared brought dead.

Further details are awaited.

COMMENTS

WE RECOMMEND

Banner
Naga Civil Society Organisation In Manipur Condemns Brutal Attack on Senapati District Students Association Executives

Naga Civil Society Organisation In Manipur Condemns Brutal Attack on Senapati District Students Association Executives

23rd December 2024
Banner
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Takes Key Decisions in Assam Cabinet, Orders Action Against Govt Employees Misusing Orunodoi Scheme

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Takes Key Decisions in Assam Cabinet, Orders Action Against Govt Employees Misusing Orunodoi Scheme Post Views: 41

23rd December 2024
Banner
Arunachal: 80-Year-Old Man Walks 5 km to Donate Vegetables to School Hostel, Exemplifying Selfless Humanity

Grandpa Memeh carries a load of fresh vegetables on his back and walks 5 kilometres to the Government Upper Primary School in Kuntse.

23rd December 2024
Banner
Shops Are Brimming With Festive Decorations Including Stars, Christmas Tree in Tripura Ahead of Christmas

Shops Are Brimming With Festive Decorations Including Stars, Christmas Tree in Tripura Ahead of Christmas Post Views: 30

23rd December 2024
Banner
Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Golay Attends 2nd State-Level Pre-Christmas Celebration at Rangpo Ground Today

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Golay Attends 2nd State-Level Pre-Christmas Celebration at Rangpo Ground Today Post Views: 31

23rd December 2024