Shillong, Jul 24 (PTI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday instructed deputy commissioners and police officers in districts bordering Assam, particularly those adjacent to areas where eviction drives are being carried out, to remain on high alert against any possible influx of illegal immigrants into the state.
Chairing a high-level review meeting attended by the Chief Secretary, DGP, Additional Chief Secretary (Home), officials from the Political Department, and deputy commissioners, the chief minister said the purpose was to assess the impact of the ongoing eviction drive in Assam.
“The government has been in continuous engagement with the deputy commissioners, who have been directed to coordinate with block development officers, police personnel, Village Defence Parties (VDPs), NGOs, and traditional heads to ensure that there is no infiltration into Meghalaya,” the CM said.
He said that certain districts bordering Assam are considered particularly vulnerable and are under special watch.
“We have received reports that no incident has been recorded so far. All the concerned stakeholders at the village and block levels are working in close coordination to report any suspicious movement or entry into the state,” the chief minister said.
Earlier, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Shakil P Ahammed had issued a directive to all deputy commissioners to maintain strict vigilance, take necessary measures to prevent any potential influx, and ensure that law and order is upheld in view of the developments in Assam.
“In view of the ongoing eviction drive against illegal immigrants undertaken by the Government of Assam and to prevent possible influx of the displaced individuals to the state as a consequence, all deputy commissioners are hereby directed to keep vigilant and take necessary measures to ensure the potential influx is kept in check and law and order is maintained,” the additional chief secretary (Home) had told the deputy commissioners.
The chief minister said the review meeting was held to reinforce these instructions and ensure that the state remains fully prepared to handle any situation arising out of the eviction drive in Assam. PTI JOP RG
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