Meghalaya woman slain in front of father

27-year-old Phyrnailin Kharsyntiew was allegedly murdered by a man in a crowded market in Meghalaya’s Mairang.

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00:00This 27-year-old was killed in front of her father.

00:10Firnellyn Kharsintyou had gone to the market with her father to sell farm produce on 30 June

00:14in Meghalia's Merang. According to police and eyewitnesses, a man later identified as 25-year-old

00:20Roberto Mangar approached Firnellyn and began arguing with her. Moments later,

00:24he allegedly pulled out a knife and slit her throat. This horrifying act took place right

00:29in front of her father. Locals quickly overpowered Mangar as he attempted to flee and handed him

00:34over to the police. He is now in custody. Police say the attack appears to be linked to a personal

00:38dispute, possibly over a failed relationship. The victim's father told authorities that Firnellyn

00:44had distanced herself from the accused, who allegedly couldn't accept her decision.

00:48On 1st July, her funeral was held with full Presbyterian rites. Presbyterianism is a branch

00:53of Protestant Christianity, led by elders and rooted in the reformed tradition.

01:05Police have registered a case and assured that all angles are being investigated.