Shillong , Feb 12 Three more FIRs have been lodged against controversial Meghalaya Mining and Geology minister Donkupar Massar accusing him of threatening, kidnapping and assaulting voters during the Khasi Hills District Autonomous Council elections in the state.
Police said three cars of the minister were torched by a mob at Pynursla in East Khasi Hills district last evening after the minister allegedly threatened and assaulted some voters in the Nongshken area from where his wife Grace Mary Kharpuri was contesting the polls held yesterday.
" Police are studying in detail the FIRs filed against Massar by some people," East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police A R Mawthoh said, adding all the victims had been sent for medical examination.
He confirmed that the minister was questioned at the Sadar police station last night but was released later.
East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner B Dhar said,"we will look into the documents related to the Massar case before deciding on the future course of action in the matter."
Massar is already under police probe in connection with three other criminal cases registered against him on charges of assault and threats.
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