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The brief of the case is that, on 03rd October 2026, the deceased left her home at Umkaduh, and went to stay with her husband at Maroid Village, Eastern West Khasi Hills District. However, in the early hours of 06th October 2026, she was found unresponsive. On being informed of the incident, her relatives proceeded to Maroid Village and subsequently, brought the deceased back to Umkaduh village. Thereafter, the circumstances surrounding her death were reported to Nongpoh Police Station.

In order to ascertain the cause and manner of death, the police sent the body of the deceased to Civil Hospital, Nongpoh, Ri-Bhoi District, for post-mortem examination. The post-mortem examination has been conducted, and the report is awaited.

As part of the ongoing investigation, the Place of Occurrence was examined with the assistance of the Crime Scene Unit, and relevant material evidence was collected and seized for examination. During the course of investigation, Shri Kursur L. Mawlong, aged 31 years, S/o (L) Shri Phlan Wahlang, R/o Maroid Village, Eastern West Khasi Hills District, was taken into custody and subsequently arrested in connection with the case.

The investigation is ongoing, and further action will be taken in accordance with law