4 killed in encounter with Meghalaya Police-ATS

Shillong witnessed a deadly encounter on Sunday morning when a joint team of the Meghalaya Police and Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) engaged in a gunfight with four armed men. According to East Garo Hills Superintendent of Police Pawar S Vasantrao, the shootout occurred around 4 am near Songsak and Kagal, following intelligence inputs.

The joint team had set up a checkpoint when the suspects allegedly opened fire at the police personnel after being signaled to stop. The counterfire resulted in the four men sustaining serious injuries, which proved fatal upon their arrival at the hospital. Police are yet to confirm the identities of the victims and are currently verifying their criminal records.

The individuals may have been involved in the recent kidnapping and murder of a businessman near the Damra border, a matter under investigation. Forensic teams are actively working on confirming the facts. The police have initiated necessary legal procedures in response to this incident.