Dorbar Shnong Jaiaw Pyllun withdraws from Govt. peace committee

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaAugust 19, 2021

The Dorbar Shnong Jaiaw Pyllun has withdrawn itself from the Peace Committee constituted by the Government of Meghalaya.

This was stated in a letter send to Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District also the Member Secretary, Peace Committee on Wednesday by PD Nongrum Chairman and S Pariat Secretary of the Dorbar Shnong Jaiaw Pyllun.

The letter read that, “With regards to the inclusion of the Rangbah Shnong of the 5 (five) Dorbar Shnong of Jaiaw Pyllun as members of the Peace committee, though we highly appreciate this consideration it is felt that the Dorbar Shnong Jaiaw Pyllun can have a more meaningful discussion and contribute constructive suggestions/ideas towards building a better and safer city by involving themselves in a smaller and leaner Peace Committee, perhaps with members drawn from the Dorbar Shnong Jaiaw Pyllun, Lympung ki Hynriew Dorbar of Mawkhar, the Lympung Shiphew Dorbar of Lumdiengjri.”

“A Peace Committee, as suggested, may be constituted for which the Dorbar Shnong Jaiaw Pyllun will be too willing to be a part of. It is with this consideration that the Dorbar Shnong Jaiaw Pyllun withdraws itself from the present Peace Committee as constituted by the GOM Home (Political) Dept,” the letter read.

The Committee has expressed concerned on the current situation and stated that “as citizens of our beloved city Shillong, we are deeply saddened and concerned that, with the explosion of an IED at Laitumkhrah, the early dawn raid and the shooting down of (L) Cherishterfield Thangkhiew at his residence in Mawlai Kynton Massar, the peace and tranquility of Shillong City is shattered once again.”

The Executive Committee of the Dorbar Shnong Jaiaw Pyllun comprising of the 5 (five) Dorbar 1. Jaiaw Laitdom, 2. Jaiaw Langsning, 3. Jaiaw Pdeng, 4. Jaiaw Lansonalane, & 5. Jaiaw Shyiap Lumpyllon on August 18 discuss on the prevailing law and order situation in the City and particularly in the localities around Jaiaw. After thorough discussion the committee is of the opinion that the major responsibility of restoring back peace and normalcy in the city lies with the State Government and the Dorbar Shnongs are willing to work hand in hand with the District Administration towards achieving this end.

The Committee also appeal to Govt. of Meghalaya to issue strict orders/instructions to the Meghalaya Police Dept. to restrain their personnel from entering any Locality (Shnong) without prior information/notice given to the Rangbah Shnong of the locality.

It said, on many occasions, police personnel when they forcibly enter a locality resort to highhanded action viz. destruction of personal property of the residents, brutally assaulting innocent bystanders and other unbecoming conduct. These kinds of actions should be stopped forthwith, for they create deep fear psychosis in the mind of the people.

On long outstanding demand for relocation of the CRPF camp located near Mawlai bridge, (the area where the camp is located falls under jurisdiction of the Dorbar Shnong Jaiaw Laitdom) should be addressed at the earliest possible and the camp should be shifted and relocated away from civilian residential areas.