Guwahati, May 29 -- The Meghalaya government has ruled out any criminal conspiracy in the disappearance of a tourist couple from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, who went missing on May 23.

Authorities discovered the scooter the couple had rented from Shillong abandoned near Sohra, prompting an intensive search operation.

Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh clarified that the situation does not indicate foul play, stating that Meghalaya remains a peaceful and tourist-friendly destination.

"We have not abandoned the search efforts and remain hopeful of locating the couple soon," he said on Wednesday. He also acknowledged the practical challenge of policing every inch of remote tourist spots.

Lyngdoh reiterated the importance of tourists adhering to s...