Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma seeks full report on Pynursla incident

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma seeks full report on Pynursla incident

The incident took place on May 5 evening, when BSF personnel guarding a check post in Mawshun village opened fire on a truck, killing the driver, Roning Nongkynrih, on the spot.

 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma seeks full report on Pynursla incident Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma seeks full report on Pynursla incident
Kenny Jyrwa
  • May 08, 2023,
  • Updated May 08, 2023, 8:56 PM IST


The recent shooting incident in Pynursla, Meghalaya, which resulted in the death of a 32-year-old truck driver, has raised concerns in the state. In response to the incident, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has ordered a full report on the matter.

The incident took place on May 5 evening, when BSF personnel guarding a check post in Mawshun village opened fire on a truck, killing the driver, Roning Nongkynrih, on the spot. Mawshun is located around 17 km from the India-Bangladesh border.

Speaking to reporters on May 8, Chief Minister Sangma said that he had directed the investigating officer to find out the facts and submit a full report on the incident. He added that without a detailed and factual report, it would be inappropriate for him to comment on the matter.

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