FIR against Garo group leader over violation of silence period

TURA, March 1: Villagers of Doldenggagre in West Garo Hills have filed a joint FIR against a well-known leader of a pressure group in Tura, alleging him and three others of attempting to distribute money among voters in the area during the silence period on February 25 night.
The joint FIR was filed with the Officer in-charge of the Dalu Police Station on February 26, against ADE leader and president, Dalseng Bira Ch Momin. Others who were also named in the FIR included Sengbath N Marak, Hopson R Marak (driver) and Kilen M Marak.
According to the FIR, alert villagers on the lookout to prevent any illegal activity intercepted Dalseng Bira and the three others at Doldenggagre river bridge where they claimed upon inquiry, that they were on their way to Duripara village.
The four persons were travelling in a vehicle with registration number ML 08 G 0070. (Contd on P-4)
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(Contd from P-3) However, as per the FIR, Dalseng Bira and Sengbath were later discovered in a field in the village, from where they tried to flee when they were challenged by villagers. Villagers reportedly gave chase and managed to apprehend the duo.
A video of the incident has already gone viral in the social media where villagers are seen questioning Momin. A significant amount of cash was also recovered from Momin during the incident.
Meanwhile, the villagers, in the FIR, while pointing out that Momin violated the laws of the EC, have sought that strong action be taken against him.