SHILLONG, March 23: The state government is keeping mum about the decision to drop criminal charges against the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) despite the latter deciding to hold peace talks.
Reacting to a query in this regard, Home Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Wednesday said the government will get down to the nitty-gritty once the talks commence.
He also reiterated that the state government is intent on resolving issues and bringing peace in Meghalaya.
It may be mentioned that the state government has begun the spadework for the eagerly-anticipated peace talks with the outlawed HNLC.
Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma recently held discussions with former bureaucrat Peter S Dkhar, the government interlocutor, who will sit with the outfit for talks.
The HNLC has already welcomed Dkhar’s appointment as the interlocutor.
Former IPS official and Advisor to the Northeast in the Ministry of Home Affairs, AK Mishra, will be the central coordinator for the peace process.