Shillong, Sept 22: A supporter of Congress leader, Mohendro Rapsang was arrested on Friday for allegedly posting a comment on Facebook “‘RIP Paul Lyngdoh’ against Opposition legislator, Paul Lyngdoh.

According to police, one Michael Pakyntein was arrested and he remanded to 14 days judicial custody.
Pakyntein is one of the supporters of Rapsang, the probable candidate of the Congress from West Shillong seat in the 2018 Assembly elections.
Lyngdoh, who represents West Shillong constituency lodged an FIR with police against Pakyntien for allegedly posting the comment.
Lyngdoh also stated in the FIR that he also suspected the involvement of Pakyntein in hurling petrol bomb at his residence at Mawprem here at 5 am on September 18.

Police is investigating the incident.