By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Oct 15: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Wednesday launched a scathing criticism of the state government’s inept handling of law and order, alleging complete failure of intelligence mechanisms and warning that Meghalaya’s internal security was slipping into unsafe hands.
Speaking to The Shillong Times, VPP spokesperson Batskhem Myrboh said the recent spate of criminal incidents, including kidnappings, murder and the recovery of an improvised explosive device (IED) in Ri-Bhoi district, were stark indicators of a collapsing law enforcement structure.
“It is the failure of the intelligence and one thing that points out is that the law and order situation in the state is not in safe hands and this is sending a clear message,” Myrboh said.
Citing the recurring incidents of child kidnappings, he said the government’s inability to curb such crimes reflects a deep institutional lapse.
“The happenings around kidnapping of children—if you see overall—it looks like the law and order situation in the state is not in safe hands and the government has to really pull up its socks and improve its functioning,” he remarked, expressing serious concern over public safety.
Turning to the recovery of an IED in Umsning, Myrboh described the development as alarming and unacceptable. “It is concerning because we cannot expose our citizens to this kind of danger and threat and destruction,” he said.
He asserted that the government must take urgent corrective measures to strengthen its intelligence network and restore public confidence. “The government has to strengthen its intelligence gathering and ensure the citizens are safe and secure,” Myrboh added.
The VPP leader warned that complacency and poor coordination between intelligence and enforcement agencies were putting Meghalaya’s people at risk. He urged the administration to treat public safety as a priority, rather than reacting only after incidents occur.
“The government has to really work harder,” Myrboh said, underlining that the situation demanded not just routine responses but a complete overhaul of the state’s law and order management.
