Shillong, May 20: The truck driver, who was involved in the recent accident, which killed a pick-up vehicle driver at Lumshnong village – was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on Tuesday.
“The accused truck driver has been arrested and has been remanded to judicial custody. Necessary legal action has been initiated as per the relevant provisions of law,” East Jaintia Hills additional Superintendent of Police said in a statement.
On May 18, the death of the pick-up vehicle driver had led to a violent mob attack and setting ablaze over 15 trucks at the Star Cement factory premises. The mob also attacked police personnel who were trying to control the situation and protect life and property.
The Star Cement truck driven by a local, reportedly, fled the scene after the collision. The Pick-up truck, along with others pursued the cement truck up to the Star Cement premises, police said.
Upon arrival, the Pick-up driver, who is also a local, climbed onto the Star Cement truck and assaulted the driver and in an attempt to flee or drive forward, the cement truck ran over the Pick-up driver, who died on the spot, they said.
Meanwhile, deputy chief minister incharge home Prestone Tynsong informed that additional police forces have been deployed and the situation is under control.
