By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, April 25: In light of recent tensions at central institutions and growing demands for the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), the state government on Friday reiterated its commitment to maintaining law and order, asserting that decisions regarding central force deployment should be left to its discretion.
“Whether it’s CRPF, BSF, or any other paramilitary force, leave it to the wisdom of the government. The police department is fully on the job, and we will ensure that such incidents do not happen in the future,” said Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong.
Tynsong was responding to a question regarding the recent incident at NEIGRIHMS, where members of the Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) attempted to lock the office of the institute’s Director. The incident prompted the Director to formally request security cover from CAPF.
The Deputy Chief Minister urged the public not to misinterpret the situation or spread misleading narratives that could fuel unnecessary tension or fear.
“My request to every citizen working or serving in the State of Meghalaya — local or non-local — is to not misread the situation or mislead others. We are committed to ensuring that every individual in the state feels fully secure,” he said. He reiterated that state law enforcement agencies are vigilant and capable of handling such situations, and called for cooperation and restraint from all quarters to maintain peace and preserve trust in public institutions.
This appeal comes amid security concerns raised not only by NEIGRIHMS but also by other centrally-run institutions such as North Eastern Hill University (NEHU).
In November last year, NEHU Vice-Chancellor Prof PS Shukla had also sought security support from the Centre, citing inadequate security arrangements in the state.
While the government has yet to announce any decision regarding additional security deployments, Tynsong’s statement reflects a firm stance on upholding law and order in Meghalaya.
