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Crime
Four Armed Men Killed in Police Shootout During Security Check in Meghalaya
✍️ NDTV
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 09:03 PM
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Police in Meghalaya opened fire during a security check, killing four armed men, officials said.
Police in Meghalaya engaged armed individuals during a routine security check, leading to a shootout. The encounter resulted in four armed men being killed, according to statements from local authorities. No further details on the suspects' identities or the exact circumstances of the clash have been released. Officials said an investigation is underway to reconstruct the sequence of events and to determine whether any police personnel were injured. The incident highlights the continuing security challenges faced by the northeastern state.