By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, May 22: In a surprise development, the KHADC Executive Committee (EC) on Friday suspended the Syiem of Hima Mylliem, Ainam Manik Syiem, and appointed Alban Fedrick Syiem as the Acting Syiem to manage the administration of the Hima in his place.
According to an order issued by the Secretary of the Executive Committee, the people of Hima Mylliem were notified that the Executive Committee, through an order dated May 22, 2026, had suspended Ainam Manik Syiem as the Syiem of Hima Mylliem in accordance with the powers conferred under Section 7 of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Appointment and Succession of Syiem, Deputy Syiem, Electors and Rangbah Shnong of Syiemship) Act, 2007.
The order further stated that, consequent upon the suspension, Alban Fedrick Syiem has been appointed as the Acting Syiem of Hima Mylliem until further orders.
The notification said the order would come into force with immediate effect and remain effective until further instructions from the Executive Committee.
However, the order did not specify the reasons behind the suspension of the Syiem.
