A manager of a petrol pump in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district was injured Tuesday when armed masked men attacked the pump and looted Rs.52,000 before fleeing, police said.
"Two armed masked men attacked a petrol pump station in Mawsynram area around 7.20 p.m., injuring the manager of the pump," said district police chief Mariahom Kharkrang .
Mawsynram is about 55 km from Shillong.
"We have found bullet shots at the pump building and seized empty cases of AK-47 rifle and 9mm pistol from the petrol pump station," Kharkrang said.
He said the petrol pump manager Sanjay Sharma sustained a leg injury.
You’ve hit your limit of 5 free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Access to Exclusive Premium Stories Online
Over 30 behind the paywall stories daily, handpicked by our editors for subscribers
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app