SHILLONG: The Thabah clan has strongly condemned an incident in which a 19-year-old woman from the clan sustained severe burn injuries under unclear circumstances in Ri-Bhoi district.
According to an FIR lodged by the victim’s mother at Mawdiangdiang Police Outpost, the woman left home on October 29 for Guwahati and was later reported to have suffered burns from her head to waist at a house where she was staying with a young man from outside the state.
The victim is currently being treated at NEIGRIHMS.
The family has urged police to thoroughly investigate the case and apprehend those responsible.
Police confirmed that an investigation is underway and have already apprehended a minor boy in connection with the case; he is currently in a juvenile home.
N.R. Thabah, president of the Thabah Sengkmie clan, expressed shock and deep concern over the unprecedented incident, calling for a full investigation to establish the facts and ensure justice.
(4FrontMedia news)
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