Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Fourth Arrest in Meghalaya Activist's Murder
An activist named Dilseng M Sangma was killed in Meghalaya, India.
He was attacked on January 9 while investigating illegal stone quarrying in the West Garo Hills district.
Four people have been arrested in connection with his murder.
The police believe that the killers were supported by people involved in illegal stone quarrying.
The Chief Minister of Meghalaya has promised to bring the guilty to justice and has asked people to stay calm.
The area has seen some tension after the killing, and extra security has been put in place to maintain peace.
Dilseng M Sangma, an activist, was murdered on January 9 in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya.
Four people have been arrested in connection with the murder, with the latest arrest made on January 13.
The murder is suspected to be linked to illegal stone quarrying activities in the area.
The incident has triggered tension in parts of the district, leading to the deployment of additional security.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has condemned the killing and assured that those responsible will be brought to justice.
- Who
- Dilseng M Sangma, an activist leading a Garo organization, and three other individuals who were arrested in connection with the murder.
- What
- The murder of Dilseng M Sangma and the subsequent arrest of four individuals.
- When
- The incident occurred on January 9, and the latest arrest was made on January 13.
- Where
- The incident took place in the Rajabala area of West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya.
- Why
- The murder is suspected to be linked to illegal stone quarrying activities in the area.
- Victim
- Dilseng M Sangma
- Location
- West Garo Hills, Meghalaya
- Date of Incident
- January 9
- Date of Latest Arrest
- January 13
- Total Arrests
- 4
- Suspected Motive
- Illegal stone quarrying
- Chief Minister's Response
- Condemned the killing, assured justice
