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.