TURA: An FIR has been filed against a man from Assam for forcefully entering the state despite restrictions being put in place against the entry of outsiders over prevailing situation arising out of COVID-19 in the neighbouring state.
The FIR alleging forced entry was filed by the All Meghalaya Minority Students’ Union (AMMSU) on Thursday against Abdus Salam Shah of Bagjhapa village under Sukchur PS, Mankachar of South Salmara District in Assam.
In the FIR filed with the in-charge of the Rajabala Police Outpost in West Garo HIlls, the AMMSU alleged that Shah, after entering the district on Wednesday, had wandered around in his black Scorpio and even threatened the villagers of Char Magurmari Village when they confronted him.
According to the FIR, the accused also broke the bamboo gate erected on the interstate border route.
The AMMSU, while demanding the immediate arrest of Shah for the violation, has also called for an enquiry into the incident.
