SHLILLONG: As the prevailing law and order situation in the city has turned worse, the State Government has sought five additional companies of central armed paramilitary forces (CAPF) from the centre.
Speaking to media persons here on Saturday, Home Minister James Sangma said that some of the forces had already arrived and they would be deployed strategically
When asked about the demands, the Home Minister added that actions have been taken on their demand and he hoped agitators would see to it and cease their activities
Making it clear that the Government will take action against anybody who breaks the law, he said that one of the demand was for the relocation of Sweepers’ Colony and arrest of those involved in the assault of three local teenagers on Thursday.
“We will engage with all stake holders and find the solution,” he said while adding that one person has been arrested.
The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) on Friday had asked the state government to evict residents from Sweepers’ Colony and sought arrest of all those involved in the assault of three local teenagers on Thursday.
The KSU also wants that those who assaulted the sons and a nephew of the SPTS bus driver should be booked under attempt to murder charge and Government should also pay compensation to the three victims as well as others who were beaten up by police
