SHILLONG, JAN 28: Social activist Greneth M Sangma has demanded the Meghalaya government to deploy security forces and conduct a search operation against ISIS-K in West Garo Hills.
This came after a poster has been circulated on social media warning Garos to vacate their land before 2027.
The poster was allegedly signed by ISIS-K and Aminur Islam, Area Commander of Plain Belt Area.
“I strongly demand that immediate action be taken to deploy security forces in West Garo Hills and setting up of additional camps, search operation against ISIS-K and its associates, identification and removal of outsiders with illegal claims to land and protection of the people of Garo Hills,” Sangma said in a letter to deputy chief minister in-charge home Prestone Tynsong on Wednesday.
He said that the poster poses a threat to the people of Garo Hills, particularly in areas like Phulbari, Rajabala, Tikrikilla, Selsela, Garobhada, and Tura.
Sangma alleged that individuals from Bangladesh with dual votes in Assam and Meghalaya.
“They are attempting to claim land belonging to the Garos, protected under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution,” he said while further emphasizing that the incident highlights the need for establishment of Inner Line Permit, deletion of dual voters, separate Electoral Roll for GHADC, NRC (National Register of Citizens) in Meghalaya and strict implementation of laws protecting tribal lands.
By Our Reporter
