Man arrested for killing alleged lover in Mairang

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJune 30, 2025

The Mairang Police have arrested Roberto Marngar (25 years) for allegedly killing his lover, Phyrnailin Kharsyntiew (27 years) of Mawkhap village.

According to reports, the incident occurred in Pyndengumiong Mairang, after a heated argument between the two. 

The victim’s father stated that the argument escalated when his daughter asked for a breakup.

In a shocking turn of events, the accused allegedly sliced the throat of the victim in front of her father. The father recounted the incident, saying, “I was walking in front, and both of them were behind me, and suddenly I heard my daughter fall down.”

The police have taken Roberto Marngar into custody, and further investigation is underway.