Shillong , Nov 17: One more person was arrested in connection with the recent brutal attack on social activist, Agnes Kharshiing and her colleague, Amita Sangma in East Jaiñtia Hills district.

The accused was identified as Hamlen Rymbai (39) of Wapungskur village.

He was remanded into police custody for three days.

Agnes and Amita received severe head injuries after they were attacked by a group of 30-40 people suspected to be mining mafias at Tuber Sohshrieh village on November 8.

The incident also took place when they were returning from Lad Rymbai after lodging a complaint against illegal mining and transportation of coal.

Earlier, police had arrested two accused identified as Elphon Dkhar (22) and Meklison Siangshai (26).