From Our Correspondent
WILLIAMNAGAR: NGOs and Civil Societies comprising of the Garo Students Union, Mother’s Federation, Federation for Achik Freedom, Achik Social Vigilance and Protection Team and Achik Youth Federation, on Saturday held an emergent meeting with Nokmas, Church leaders and citizens of Williamnagar at Williamnagar College premises.
The meeting resolved to form the Williamnagar Peace Forum (WPF) to voice against the prevailing law and order situation and escalation of violence in Garo Hills especially in East Garo Hills.General Secretary, Chief Executive Committee, GSU, John Miltu Sangma talking to The Shillong Times said that the first agenda of the Forum would concentrate on the existing law and order situation in Garo Hills.
He informed that the Forum would be organizing a Peace Rally on Sunday at 2pm starting from Williamnagar College field as an appeal to the GNLA and the Government to let peace and harmony prevail in Garo Hills.
The Forum will submit a memorandum to East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner, V K Mantri wherein the conglomeration of NGOs will urge the District Administration to work steadfastly to alleviate or at least lessen the prevailing violence in the region Sangma said.The Forum will also appeal to the Government with a written petition to hold talks with the banned GNLA, sources informed.
