Northeastern states vow to fight Islamic radical forces

SHILLONG: The northeastern chief ministers and governors have seconded the suggestion of Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal asking all northeastern states to come together to effectively meet the challenges of Islamic radical forces in the region.
Sonowal had on Monday said Islamic radical forces have spread their bases in the North East and sought inter-state and international cooperation to overcome the security challenge.
Speaking to the mediapersons, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said when it comes to security concerns it is not linked to any particular organisation but all the northeastern states need to work together when it comes to sharing information and inputs and NEC is the right platform.
Meanwhile, Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla felt that it is important for the northeastern states to work together as the region consists of porous border. She added that if there are any such movements she will ask her chief minister to oppose it and take care of it.