TURA: A new police reserve for the district executive force of South Garo Hills was inaugurated by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma at Bolong A’ding area of Baghmara on Wednesday.
Speaking at the inauguration of the new complex, the chief minister said that the establishment of the new reserve at its permanent site is an indication not just to the police personnel but also to the people of South Garo Hills about the immense importance of the district.
“Development and peace has to go together. It is not just peace is required for development, but development is also required for peace to continue,” said the chief minister while addressing the gathering in the presence of Chief Secretary Y Tsering, Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) R Chandranathan, Additional Chief Secretary Rebecca V Suchiang, district SPs from the five districts of Garo Hills and the public.
The chief minister also questioned the reasons and causes of militancy and disturbances that have plagued the region for many years.
