Shillong, Sept 01: The Superintendent of police of East Khasi Hills District said that, following the rumours floating in social media of Police attempting to compromise an assault case.
It may be informed that yesterday Mr. Iainehskhem Pariong 27 years was reportedly assaulted by one person who is running a Mobile Repairing Shop at Mawlonghat and sustained some injury.
The injured person was sent for medical examination and the medical officer opined “Abrasion injury on occipital region of scalp.” He was advised to lodge an FIR.
It was ascertained that Mr Iainehskhem Pariong had gone to the mobile repairing shop to ask back his money Rs.2800/- back which he paid on Saturday as his mobile phone was still not functioning properly.
It was then that an altercation broke out which led to the assault. It was also learnt that both parties agreed to settle the matter among themselves and did not want to proceed with any case.
It was also informed that Mr. Nitish Kumar Shah paid Mr. Iainehskhem Rs. 7000/- for his medical expenses. A compromise deed was also brought by both parties to the Cantonement Beat House.
This was not accepted by the thana. As Mr. Ianehskhem Pariong did not want to file an FIR, a suo moto case was taken up and Shri Nitish Kumar has been arrested and in Police custody.
