02/09/2026
A 28-year-old man lost his life in a road accident at Dom Kyllai Myrsiang along the road leading to Riangmaw, Jakrem village, in South West Khasi Hills district.
The deceased has been identified as Plidorlang Iawphniaw, a resident of Mawrap, Rangmaw. He was reportedly travelling home from Mawkyrwat Market when the accident occurred at around 10 pm on November 1.
According to reports, the Maruti 800 bearing registration number ML06-A-3406 met with an accident after colliding with a stone along the roadside. Plidorlang sustained critical injuries in the incident and later succumbed to his injuries.
Police have registered a case in connection with the accident and initiated an investigation to ascertain the exact circumstances leading to the incident.