Meghalaya: MePTCL employee dies by suicide in Ri-Bhoi

Nongpoh: an employee of Meghalaya Power Transmission Corporation Limited (MePTCL), was found dead in his quarters at Bara Killing in Ri-Bhoi.

The deceased was identified as Paimon Khongkrom.

As per reports, the case has been suspected to be an apparent suicide by hanging.

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Police arrived at the scene upon receiving information from MePTCL staff at around 8:30 am.

The family members of the deceased, however, requested an exemption from the post-mortem examination.

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The family said that they believe that the incident was a case of suicide and they have no suspicions of any foul play, reports stated.

The deceased was known to have mental health issues, a local said.

Subsequently, a petition seeking exemption was submitted to the ADM Nongpoh, Eric Dkhar.

The petition was granted, and the body was handed over to Khongkrom's wife for the final rites.