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Cop succumbs to assault by dacoits

By Newmai News

SHILLONG, Jan 31 � A havildar of 5th MLP battalion succumbed to his injuries after being beaten up by dacoits looting coal trucks on NH 62 in Garo Hills.

The incident happened near Darugre village, about 100 km from Tura at around 8.30 pm on Thursday night. Havildar Wilbertson D Sangma was on his way to a wedding when he along with his family was held hostage by a group of five dacoits, with many more waiting near the jungle.

He succumbed to his injuries on Friday after being brought to the Williamnagar Civil Hospital the previous day.

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