Locals said the river, once renowned for its glassy surface that reflected boats, the Umngot — flowing through Dawki town in the West Jaiñtia Hills district — has remained persistently murky in recent weeks.
Family members of Raja Raghuvanshi, who was allegedly murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, cut out the picture of his wife Sonam Raghuvanshi from a poster of their marriage after she was accused of plotting his murder. (PTI FILE PHOTO)