Killing of NGO member triggers shutdown and unrest in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills

The Hindu
The Hindu
2h ago
Dilseng M. Marak died in an attack on Achik NGO members in West Garo Hills, prompting a shutdown protest and police arrests as leaders urged calm and warned against rumours.
Killing of NGO member triggers shutdown and unrest in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills
A What happened
Dilseng M. Marak died after unidentified assailants attacked members of the Achik NGO in Rajabala village in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district. The group had gone to inspect an allegedly illegal stone quarry, and another Achik member was seriously injured. Much of West Garo Hills and the wider Garo Hills region observed a shutdown to protest the killing, and Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said three people were arrested. Police said the motive was unclear and the investigation was continuing.
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Key insights

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    Leaders urged caution about social media claims: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said there may be a lot of news circulating on social media and asked people to filter it carefully, and MLA Mizanur Rahman Kazi advised people against spreading rumours.

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    Police said the motive remained unclear: West Garo Hills Superintendent of Police Abraham T. Sangma said the motive behind the attack was unclear and specifics would be possible once the investigation was over.

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    Civil society engagement was initiated to support peace efforts: District authorities convened a meeting with civil society members to constitute a peace committee and discuss matters in detail.

Takeaways

A fatal attack on Achik NGO members in West Garo Hills led to shutdown protests, three arrests, and ongoing investigation as officials called for peace and restraint.

Topics

Investigations Law & Public Safety Crime & Justice Law Enforcement Public Safety

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