Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Woman Attacked With Scissors Resisting Phone Snatching in Shillong
A woman was walking home from work in Shillong when someone allegedly tried to take her phone.
She first tried to stop him, then gave him the phone.
Police said the person attacked her in the neck with scissors.
Her co-workers took her to a hospital.
She was reported to be stable and receiving treatment.
People nearby caught the suspected attacker and gave him to the police.
He was also taken to a hospital because members of the public had beaten him.
Police are investigating and will take legal action when he is discharged.
A 26-year-old woman was allegedly attacked while returning home from work in Shillong.
Police said the incident happened around 9:10 p.m. Monday in Nongmensong.
The alleged snatcher tried to take her mobile phone; she initially resisted and later handed it over.
The woman was taken to NEIGRIHMS and was reported to be stable while receiving treatment.
Passersby caught the suspect, who was taken to Shillong Civil Hospital after being beaten; police said legal action would follow his discharge.
- Who
- A 26-year-old woman and a suspected phone snatcher.
- What
- The woman was allegedly attacked with scissors during an attempted mobile phone snatching.
- When
- Around 9:10 p.m. on Monday; the report was dated October 6 and described as Tuesday.
- Where
- Nongmensong, Shillong.
- Why
- Police said the attack followed the woman resisting an attempt to snatch her phone.
- Woman's age
- 26
- Incident time
- Around 9:10 p.m. on Monday
- Incident area
- Nongmensong, Shillong
- Reported weapon
- A pair of scissors
- Medical condition
- Reported stable while undergoing treatment
- Police action
- Investigation ongoing; police are waiting for the suspect's discharge before legal action