Meghalaya restaurant employee kills female colleague, arrested

The Meghalaya police arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly killing his female co-worker at a restaurant in Shillong.

The incident took place on the night of February 27, at the restaurant which is located in Lachumiere.

East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem said the accused has admitted to the crime, and the murder weapon, a hollow iron pipe, has also been recovered by police.

The man killed the 41-year-old woman following an altercation, he said.

"Based on evidence collected... and preliminary interrogation, the investigating team zeroed in on the accused, who is a co-worker in the restaurant," the SP said.

The body of the woman has been sent to NEIGRIHMS hospital for post-mortem examination.

Further examination is underway. (With PTI inputs)