Shillong, Oct 18: Six persons have been arrested in connection with the recent recovery of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Umsning, Ri Bhoi district.

Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong confirmed the arrest and said more individuals will be arrested soon. “The investigation is currently underway, and further arrests are anticipated,” he stated.

Tynsong declined to reveal further details, citing sensitivity of the case. “We cannot disclose more information at this stage, as it may compromise the investigation. The police will provide updates once the probe is complete,” he added.

On October 11, the bomb squad of Meghalaya Police defused an IED weighing about 4.7kg near the residence of former MLA Nehlang Lyngdoh in Umsning. However, it is unknown whether Lyngdoh was the actual

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