As situation remains tense in Meghalaya, Governor Tathagata Roy appeals for peace

Following clashes between alleged Bangleshi immigrants and Khasi Students' Union, situation continues to remain tense in Meghalaya for  last 24 hours. Curfew is in place in Shylla and parts of capital Shillong with internet being suspended since Friday.

As soon as reports of clashes emerged from Shylla legislative assembly constituency, Chief Minister Conr Sangma convened a high-level meeting with Home Minister Lahkmen Rymbui as well as Chief Secretary and DGP and took stock of situation. An inquiry has also been ordered. Chief Minister also called on Goverr Tathagata Roy and briefed him on law and order situation in state. 

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Goverr Roy appeals for peace

Meanwhile, in a late-night tweet, Goverr Roy appealed people of State to maintain calm. He apprised about his discussion with  Chief Minister and assured that necessary steps are being taken.

According to reports from ground, violence broke out when a mob of n-tribals, suspected to be illegal immigrants as alleged by Khasi Students' Union, attacked activists who were returning from an anti-CAA and pro-Inner Line Permit meeting. clash led to death of one person.

It may be mentioned that KSU, as well as several or organizations of state, have been opposing CAA even though state is exempted from purview of Act. re has been also a demand for immediate implementation of Inner Line Permit system in state and debate on same has been taking place over last few days.

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