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Shillong Home Guard Arrested Over Viral Video Alleging Rs 15,000 Extortion

Police have launched a suo motu case to verify the video and fix responsibility.

Overview

  • East Khasi Hills Police identified the suspect as Home Guard volunteer Reganson Kharlor, arrested and removed from traffic duty.
  • Madanrting Police Station registered Case No. 08(01)2026 under BNS Sections 308(5), 351(2) and 352 following an internal inquiry.
  • Investigators have contacted the visitors from Assam, are examining CCTV along the route, and will record formal statements.
  • The clip, uploaded to YouTube before circulating widely, allegedly shows threats and on-the-spot cash demands over a traffic violation.
  • Police say the December 26 incident involved a white Maruti 800 from Cachar that entered a no-entry zone, with an initial demand near Rs 1 lakh ending in Rs 15,000 withdrawn from an ATM.