Meghalaya to deploy additional security forces along Assam border, says Dy CM

Dhar said that, based on the farmers' concerns, the deployment of additional security personnel in the Lapangap area would begin from Thursday (May 14), to ensure that cultivation can proceed without disturbance from individuals from the Karbi side. He stated that the force would be deployed as needed to safeguard villagers, and that the presence would be augmented beyond the existing security. The plan follows assurances given during the May 13 meeting and aims to maintain peace in the border area while border discussions with Assam continue.

Meghalaya deputy chief minister Sniawbhalang Dhar met a delegation from Lapangap village, including farmers and activists, at the state secretariat. He assured that the government would deploy security forces to protect villagers and allow cultivation to proceed without disturbance. Dhar said discussions also covered livelihood and safety, not the border dispute, and noted that border talks would be taken up at the state level. He mentioned that deputy commissioners of the adjoining districts had already held discussions and that further talks were expected. He also indicated that the government was awaiting the appointment of the new chairman of the regional committee before formal discussions with Assam resume; the issue with Assam's new government would be taken up by the chief minister.