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Maova Village Council expels man accused of minor sexual assault
Maova Village Council expelled Paominlun Gangte following a July 7 sexual assault of a nine-year-old girl in Medziphema. Authorities demand strict justice.
Naro Jamir • 18 Jul 2026
Maova Council Expels Retired Soldier After Minor's Assault
Community groups demand justice after a retired soldier allegedly assaulted a nine-year-old girl in Medziphema on July 7, 2026.
Naro Jamir • 17 Jul 2026
Shillong student surrenders after nationwide manhunt for alleged rape
Jonathan L. Pachau, 21, surrendered to Shillong police on Thursday following accusations of rape and POCSO violations after a week-long manhunt.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Issues Rulings on 2014 Murder and 2016 Gang Rape Cases
Meghalaya High Court confirms a gang rape conviction and a murder life sentence while acquitting a second murder suspect due to insufficient evidence.
Walrik Marak • 17 Jul 2026
Gorkha Public Panchayat Kohima Demands Justice for Medziphema Sexual Assault
The GPPK is calling for a swift investigation after a minor was sexually assaulted in Medziphema Town on July 7, 2026. The suspect remains under scrutiny.
Naro Jamir • 16 Jul 2026
KSU Demands Arrest of NEIGRIHMS Nurse Accused of Assaulting Minor
KSU demands immediate arrest of a NEIGRIHMS nurse accused of sexually assaulting a minor patient, criticizing police delays and staff protests.
Walrik Marak • 15 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Quashes POCSO Case for Couple Living Under Khasi Custom
The Meghalaya High Court dropped a POCSO case against a man, citing his stable family life and local customs to protect the welfare of his wife and kids.
NEWire Desk • 14 Jul 2026
Gorkha Student Unions Demand Justice After Minor Assaulted in Medziphema
Student unions demand swift justice after a minor was allegedly sexually assaulted in Medziphema on July 7. The accused is identified as Pauminlun Gante.
Naro Jamir • 14 Jul 2026
