SHILLONG: Law and order in the capital and its adjoining areas remained calm on Saturday, even as the administration is gearing up for the three-night road blockade called by the four NGOs in protest against the alleged inclusion of voters with "dubious" origin in the electoral rolls.
"Paramilitary forces are helping police maintain vigil in the state capital, which was witness to incidents of arson a few days ago," the officer said.
The traffic department is also preparing for the night road blockades called by the NGOs. "We have chalked out measures to ensure smooth flow of traffic and those taking law into their own hands or trying to impose blockades will be dealt with in accordance with the law," the police officer asserted.
Four NGOs - Khasi Students' Union, Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People, Synjuk ki Seng Samla Shnong and Hynniewtrep National Youth Front have called for a fresh series of road blockade, which is likely to hamper movement of traffic on national highway that is the lifeline for various other NE states. The NGOs alleged that persons of dubious antecedents have been enrolling themselves in the electoral roll of the state. The government, however, said the "doubtful voter' category, which is in vogue in neighbouring Assam is not applicable in Meghalaya.
No comments:
Post a Comment