JOWAI: Expressing concern over the safety of the Pnar people living along the West Jaintia Hills-Karbi Anglong border, the JSM central body has demanded an immediate solution to the long pending border dispute besides calling for setting up of police outposts at Psiar and Moolaber areas.
“We will submit a memorandum to the Chief Minister in this regard,” JSM central body general secretary, l Rymbai said after conducting a spot inspection of Psiar and Khatkasla villages on Saturday.
During the inspection, the JSM members visited the lands at Khatkasla which were “forcibly leveled” by Assam Police for construction of their outpost. The JSM leaders lauded the local residents for preventing any such move by constructing houses on the land.
“This is an act of encroachment by the Assam Government,” the JSM observed.
The JSM leaders also visited the sub-health centre at Psiar village which was “attacked” by Assam Police two years ago.
During a meeting with village leaders at Psiar it was informed that the Assam Police collects “hefty taxes” from the villagers on agricultural produce.
Stating that Assam has encroached on Psiar and Khatkasla villages, Rymbai demanded the State Government to immediately intervene in the matter.
