Meghalaya Police send back 6 persons to Assam

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJuly 26, 2020

Six persons were sent back to Assam after they were found roaming around in Langpih market in West Khasi Hills on Sunday.  

The action was taken after information was received that a group of 60 to 70 bikers with pillion riders and 2 Boleros were proceeding towards Mawsikar, however, they were prevented from entering the village by villagers who set up road blocks along the road.

Assistant Inspector General of Police (A), GK Iangrai said that the District Magistrate, PD Sangma along with the Sub-Divisional Police Officer, (Mawshynrut) I Kharkhongor proceeded to Langpih to take stock of the situation.

“Police Personnel of Langpih AD Camp and Magistrate on duty at Langpih Check Gate held up 6 persons while they were roaming around in Langpih market, as they were believed to be part of the Motorcycle group, and immediately they were directed to return back to Assam, as interstate movement is currently prohibited,” Iangrai said. 

He informed that all the bikers had left Mawsikar and Langpih area under Assam Police escort.

“As Langpih and Mawsikar villages are dispute areas, the matter is therefore being closely monitored by the Superintendent of Police, West Khasi Hills who is co-ordinating the same with Superintendent of Police, Kamrup District, Assam,” the AIGP said.