13 arrested in Meghalaya for setting former village chief’s house on fire

At least 13 people were arrested in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district for allegedly setting the house of a former village head on fire, police said on Friday.

Two days ago, the house of the former chief of Rymbai Iawpynsin village was allegedly set on fire by a group of people causing severe damage to property, the police said.

One person was caught red-handed by the public, while his associates ran away taking advantage of the darkness, SP Jagpal Singh said.