Mentally challenged held for demanding money

Shillong, Sep 2: Meghalaya police have arrested a mentally challenged person for allegedly threatening Chief Minister D D Lapang and demanding Rs two crore from him.

Police here today said that Rupak Nath was arrested on August 31 from North Cachar Hills district.

The man had made several calls to Mr Lapang's residence asking him to pay the amount immediately, police added.

Meanwhile, police were investigating whether Rupak Nath was instigated by someone to demand money from the chief minister.

UNI