Three persons killed during transportation of 12 buffaloes in East Khasi Hills

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaAugust 7, 2023

In a tragic incident, three persons lost their lives after the truck they were on board fell into deep gorge in a village along Shillong- Pynursla Dawki Road in East Khasi Hills district on Saturday midnight.

Police said the LP truck bearing registration number ML05 G 9528 with five persons on board developed mechanical snags due to jamming of the gear when Yomiki Kharshandi (20) the driver of the ill-fated truck navigated a turning at Khoh-yiar near Mawkhap junction, NH-40 and the truck slipped backward and fell into a deep precipice.

Police informed the truck loaded with 12 buffaloes was proceeding from Pynursla towards Laitlyngkot broke down at Langkyrdem and was repaired.

The Police rushed to the spot where it was learnt that one occupant of the said vehicle namely Bansiew Khongklian from Phlangshlain had managed to climb up while the driver Yomiki kharshandi was found alive.

The three persons who lost their lives are Kyndaiborlang Kurbah from Kseh Mawnai, Banpeitlang Marbaniang from Nongshken Mawdang and Welbokstar Sohlang from Kseh Mawnai were found dead on the spot.

A UD case has been registered with the Pynursla police station.