Shillong: The HPF (Hynniewtrep People Federation), Ri Bhoi, has condemned the harassment of Khasi residents at Umwali in West Khasi Hills by Assam police on February 14.
President of HPF Apbor Nongrum said, “The action of Assam police is a violation of human rights. The Assam police disregard the local Khasi residents which results in harassment cases from time to time.”
In Ri Bhoi, cases of alleged encroachment in villages like Umru under Block II by the neighbouring state will also be reported.
There are 12 area of differences — Tarabari (4.69 sq.km), Gizang (13.53 sq.km), Hahim (3.51 sq km), Langpih (298.07 sq.km), Borduar (147.83 sq.km), Boklapara (1.57 sq. km.), Nongwah-Matamur (137.51 sq.km), Khanapara-Pilangkata (2.29 sq.km), Desh Doomreah (487.72 sq. km), Block I and Block II (1547.42 sq.km), Khanduli-Psiar (76.80 sq.km) and Retacherra (11.20 sq.km).
