A 26-year-old woman working at Reliance Trends in Nongmensong was stabbed and robbed by an assailant on Monday evening while heading home after her shift.
According to East Khasi Hills City Superintendent of Police, Dangsan Khyriem, the Nongmensong Police Outpost received information regarding the incident shortly after 9:10 PM.
The victim was walking along the roadside while using her mobile phone when an unknown individual attempted to snatch the device. When she initially resisted, the assailant began physically assaulting her. Fearing for her safety, she handed over her phone, but the attacker continued the assault and stabbed her.
Despite her injuries, the victim managed to return to her workplace to seek assistance. Her co-workers rushed her to NEIGRIHMS, where she is currently undergoing treatment and remains in stable condition.
Police confirmed that the accused has been arrested. Following the attack, local passersby apprehended and assaulted the suspect. He was subsequently taken into custody and admitted to Civil Hospital, Shillong, for treatment. Investigation into the matter is ongoing.