SHILLONG: Meghalaya Government has gone ahead with the construction of the entry and exit points at Umling in Ri-Bhoi district despite a legal notice being sent to the state government by Dorbar Shnong of Pahammawlein on the matter.
Talking to media persons here on Tuesday, PWD Building Minister, Comingone Ymbon said that the land development works for the setting up of entry and exit points in Ri-Bhoi had started on May 1.
However, the work was halted for the last two days in view of the heavy rain but the work resumed again on Monday
He said that the MDA Government wanted to send a strong message that they are committed to put a strong mechanism to address the issue of influx and illegal immigration.
“We are also looking at other options to provide special protection to the local indigenous population,” Comingone said.
Earlier, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma had exuded confidence that the setting up of the entry and exit points in different parts of the state would boost the confidence of the NGOs and public about their concern on influx.
It may be mentioned that around 41 locations have been selected for setting up of entry/exit points
Meanwhile, the FKJGP North Khasi Hills District has lauded the MDA Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on the steps taken to initiate the work of the entry and exit Points at Umling in Ri-Bhoi district.
In a statement, the FKJGP NKHD general secretary, Luistar Lyngdoh said that they had been demanding for the setting up of the entry and exit points to check the entry of people from outside the State.
He further urged upon the State Government to speed up the construction of the entry and exit point so that it could be functional at the earliest.