Shillong, July 19: A schoolgirl was allegedly hacked to death in broad daylight at a village in Meghalaya's East Garo Hills district, police said on Saturday. The incident took place at Samgong village near Williamnagar on Friday, and a manhunt is underway to trace the accused, they said.

The teenager was allegedly hacked with a machete by the assailant in full public view, a senior police officer said, adding, the reason behind the killing is yet to be ascertained. Meghalaya Horror: Man Kills Girlfriend in Front of Her Father by Slitting Victim’s Throat in West Khasi Hills District, Apprehended.

The body was taken to Williamnagar Civil Hospital for post-mortem examination, he said. “An investigation is underway. Police have also announced rewards for any information about the accused,” the officer said.

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