From Our Correspondent
TURA, April 23: Weeks after a statue of Jesus Christ was vandalised by unidentified miscreants during last month’s violence at Chibinang in West Garo Hills district, a new one has been formally reinstalled in its place.
In an act of communal harmony and public goodwill, members of the Muslim community, led by Hashanuz Zaman, repaired the damaged canopy and bore the full cost for the new statue of Jesus.
The reinstallation programme took place on Wednesday at the market complex owned by one, Mackenson Marak, where it originally stood.
The programme was attended by the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Dadenggre; the Block Development Officer (BDO), Demdema; a Meghalaya Police Service (MPS) officer; representatives from Christian, Islam, and Hindu faith; traditional leaders (nokmas); local NGOs; and members of the public.
The gathering unequivocally condemned the act of vandalism as unlawful and prejudicial to public order.
It was collectively resolved to uphold communal harmony and lawful conduct, remain vigilant against activities detrimental to peace and social cohesion, including illegal immigration and settlement, and promote inter-community cooperation and mutual assistance.
