Meghalaya Police have launched an investigation into the alleged trespassing and assault at the construction site of the second Ri-Kynjai project by the Centrepoint Group at Laitkynsew village, Sohra, on Thursday afternoon. “The investigation into the incident has commenced,” East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem said.
According to the management of Centrepoint Group, the incident occurred around 2:45 pm when a group of approximately 15 youths, allegedly claiming to be from the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), entered the project site without permission and assaulted the workers.
The injured workers were identified as Manish Sharma, Papu Sharma, Raj Kumar Sharma, Mitlis Kumar, and Sorjo Bhumij. One worker, Raj Kumar Sharma, reportedly sustained grievous head injuries and was admitted to the hospital. Condemning the incident, Centrepoint Group Managing Director Larsing Sawyan termed the act “violent and unlawful.” He stated the attack was not merely an assault on a private business but an attack on the fundamental rights of citizens, including the right to security and livelihood.