Contractor abducted

SHILLONG: A contractor was abducted by militants a week ago from Shallang area of West Khasi Hills, but his whereabouts are not known, the NPP legislator from Songsak Nihim D Shira informed the House on Friday.
Shira, while taking part in the debate on Governor’s address said that the victim identified as Chares Momin was the contractor with PMGSY road scheme.
Nexus alleged
The NPP legislator also alleged that police and forest officials have nexus with those who carry out illegal tree felling and coal extraction in Garo Hills.
The legislator alleged that police personnel and forest officials take bribe ranging from Rs 4,000 to 5000  and allow the truck loads of timber to be transported to  Assam.
He also revealed that police higher ups did not support a police officer who detained 17 coal laden trucks which were brought to Williamnagar recently, but instead the officer was transferred with an excuse that he is the target of GNLA militants.