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Anti-CAA protest killings: Meghalaya CM says accused are identified; no arrest yet

The tragic incident occurred during an anti-CAA protest last Wednesday had sparked widespread unrest across the state.

Statesman News Service | Shillong | April 1, 2024 5:46 pm

Anti-CAA protest killings: Meghalaya CM says accused are identified; no arrest yet

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said the culprits responsible for the killing of two non-tribals at Ichamati in the East Khasi Hills district have been identified.

The tragic incident occurred during an anti-CAA protest last Wednesday had sparked widespread unrest across the state.

“We are actively pursuing the culprits,” stated Sangma reiterating his government’s commitment to upholding the law and ensuring that justice prevails.

However, as of now, no arrests have been made, according to the East Khasi Hills Police.

The bodies of Esan Sing and Sujit Dutta, both non-tribals, were discovered in Ichamati and Dalda, located within the Shella Assembly constituency along the India-Bangladesh border.

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Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi and associates charged under UAPA for anti-CAA protests

In a significant development, Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi and three of his associates have been charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in connection with their alleged involvement in the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests that rocked the state in December 2019.

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Meghalaya CM optimistic about scientific coal mining post LS polls

Chief Minister Sangma said that positive developments have taken place and expressed confidence in the progress of coal mining, indicating that while central government procedures have been completed, certain environmental considerations await resolution at the state level.

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