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Statement:2017
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January - 11 
According to the sources, the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) still had 30 active members including self-styled ‘commander-in-chief (c-in-c)’ Sohan D Shira and others wanted leaders like Kamdak and Megam, reports The Sentinel on January 12. The Meghalaya Director General of Police (
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According to the sources, the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) still had 30 active members including self-styled ‘commander-in-chief (c-in-c)’ Sohan D Shira and others wanted leaders like Kamdak and Megam, reports The Sentinel on January 12. The Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Swaraj Bir Singh on January 11 said, “The GNLA has been weakened but there is certain nucleus located in separate areas that needed to be overrun.” The sources also said that the GNLA was still in touch with the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) leadership.
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January - 12 
Meghalaya Police on January 12 announced a reward of INR 200,000 on the whereabouts of Reding T. Sangma, the ‘commander–in–chief (c-in-c)’ of militant group A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK), reports the Nagaland Post. Superintendent of Police (SP) of South
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Meghalaya Police on January 12 announced a reward of INR 200,000 on the whereabouts of Reding T. Sangma, the ‘commander–in–chief (c-in-c)’ of militant group A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK), reports the Nagaland Post. Superintendent of Police (SP) of South Garo Hills District, Anand Mishra, while announcing the reward, said, “Any person who provides any information which leads to the apprehension of Reding T. Sangma will be rewarded in cash a sum of INR 2 lakh by the office of the Superintendent of Police, South Garo Hills.”
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January - 16 
State Police officials on January 16 stated that the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants had started using children as a shield to protect themselves from the ongoing operations being carried out by Security Forces (SFs) in Garo Hills Districts, reports The Shillong Times. Superintendent
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State Police officials on January 16 stated that the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants had started using children as a shield to protect themselves from the ongoing operations being carried out by Security Forces (SFs) in Garo Hills Districts, reports The Shillong Times. Superintendent of Police (South Garo Hills), Anand Mishra, in this regard, said, “With pressure mounting on GNLA militants, whose strength is dwindling, the use of children by the militants has been reported from parts of South Garo Hills.” Police have reports from several villages that the militants had taken away many children. According to the sources, the militants are using the children also to get information about the movement of security personnel and to carry ration, besides entrusting them to do other menial jobs. The Police official also said that a Police team had visited several villages and contacted parents to know the whereabouts of their missing children.
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January - 17 
Extortion activities, which had been on the wane since the announcement of demonetisation, have resumed once again in the Garo Hills Districts, albeit with the activities confined mainly to the coal belt areas for now, reports The Shillong Times on January 18. “There were stories going around
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Extortion activities, which had been on the wane since the announcement of demonetisation, have resumed once again in the Garo Hills Districts, albeit with the activities confined mainly to the coal belt areas for now, reports The Shillong Times on January 18. “There were stories going around about people being kidnapped by militants not for extortion but for depositing their old notes. It did happen in many interior areas of South and North Garo Hills, where militants pressurized villagers to deposit their old notes,” said a highly placed Police source. Some businessmen too of these two Districts may have been pressured to deposit old notes by the outfits.
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February - 2 
Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) S.B. Singh, on February 2, said that the ‘commander-in-chief (c-in-c)’ of the disbanded militant group- United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA), Norrok X. Momin, was not traceable and probably he was on the run since there were criminal cases
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Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) S.B. Singh, on February 2, said that the ‘commander-in-chief (c-in-c)’ of the disbanded militant group- United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA), Norrok X. Momin, was not traceable and probably he was on the run since there were criminal cases pending against him, reports The Shillong Times. UALA was disbanded on June, 2016. Earlier in December 2015, the UALA signed a peace pact with the Indian Government.
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February - 4 
Meanwhile, Police said that the ‘chief’ of the A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militant, Reding T. Sangma, who is currently on the run, is reportedly using Bangladeshi mobile SIM cards to avoid detection, reports The Shillong Times on February 5. According to the Pol
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Meanwhile, Police said that the ‘chief’ of the A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militant, Reding T. Sangma, who is currently on the run, is reportedly using Bangladeshi mobile SIM cards to avoid detection, reports The Shillong Times on February 5. According to the Police the militant leader is also using other modern software which is easily available in the market to avoid Police tracking.
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February - 5 
In a statement, on February 5, the disbanded Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) threatened to work against the Indian National Congress party led Meghalaya United Alliance-II (MUA-II) Government in the upcoming 2018 assembly elections in Garo Hills area, reports The Senti
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In a statement, on February 5, the disbanded Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) threatened to work against the Indian National Congress party led Meghalaya United Alliance-II (MUA-II) Government in the upcoming 2018 assembly elections in Garo Hills area, reports The Sentinel. In the statement the ANVC-B alleged that the Government had not respected the peace agreement signed by them and the State Government including the Central Government of India. The statement further accused the State Government that they had been trying to ‘create division’ between the ‘leadership’ and the general cadres of the ANVC-B.
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February - 24 
the Border Security Force (BSF) has informed the Border Guards Bangladesh that seven militant outfits from the Northeast have set up as many as 20 camps in Bangladesh, reports The Telegraph. Sources in the BSF on February 24 said the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) has 10 camps, Hynniewt
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the Border Security Force (BSF) has informed the Border Guards Bangladesh that seven militant outfits from the Northeast have set up as many as 20 camps in Bangladesh, reports The Telegraph. Sources in the BSF on February 24 said the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) has 10 camps, Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) from Meghalaya's Khasi hills has three camps, Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) and Manipur's People's Liberation Army (MPLA) have two camps each while Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) of Meghalaya, People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), both from Manipur, have a camp each.
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March - 3 
Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma on March 3 announced the appointment of Former State DirectorGeneral of Police (DGP), Rajiv Mehta, as the state's maiden security adviser, reports The Telegraph. CM Mukul Sangma, explaining the logic behind the decision, said that the State required a dedicated a
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Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma on March 3 announced the appointment of Former State DirectorGeneral of Police (DGP), Rajiv Mehta, as the state's maiden security adviser, reports The Telegraph. CM Mukul Sangma, explaining the logic behind the decision, said that the State required a dedicated and experienced person with a thorough knowledge of the State and the region while dealing with internal security. CM further said the security adviser will give suggestions and recommendations regarding strategies while dealing with state security, border issues with neighboring countries like Bangladesh, human rights issues and strengthening Police organisation, among others. The appointment is for the duration of one year.
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March - 3 
The State Security Commission (SSC) has not decided whether officiating DGP S.B. Singh should be given full charge or if the panel should opt for a new DGP, reports The Telegraph. The CM informed that the SSC would meet next week to take a call on the issue.The state is yet to have a full-fledged DG
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The State Security Commission (SSC) has not decided whether officiating DGP S.B. Singh should be given full charge or if the panel should opt for a new DGP, reports The Telegraph. The CM informed that the SSC would meet next week to take a call on the issue.The state is yet to have a full-fledged DGP.
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March - 4 
An official source of Intelligence Bureau (IB) said that the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) have planned to carry major explosions and attack on security forces in Lower Assam and Garo hills, reports indiablooms.com on March 5
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An official source of Intelligence Bureau (IB) said that the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) have planned to carry major explosions and attack on security forces in Lower Assam and Garo hills, reports indiablooms.com on March 5. The IB source further said that, the outfit groups plan to use professional criminals and carriers to carry explosives and to plant Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and bombs. After intercepting telephonic conversation between two top leaders of ULFA-I and GNLA, IB officials managed to find out the planning of the outfits. The source said that, IB has already informed the Union Home Ministry (UHM), Police and Home Departments of both States and other security agencies about the militants plan.
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March - 5 
In a statement on March 5, the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militant denied the surrender option of the State Government and said that it will continue ‘the struggle’, reports The Sentinel. In the statement, the ‘publicity secretary’ of HNLC, Sainkupar Nongt
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In a statement on March 5, the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militant denied the surrender option of the State Government and said that it will continue ‘the struggle’, reports The Sentinel. In the statement, the ‘publicity secretary’ of HNLC, Sainkupar Nongtraw, said that the ‘council’ has its own principles and till today they are receiving annual support in terms of finance, arms and ammunitions from anti- India countries which when compared is far greater than the rehabilitation packages offered by Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma.
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March - 10 
Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mukul Sangma refuted claims by the opposition that his Government was yet to pay rehabilitation package to cadres of the disbanded Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and its splinter group Breakaway faction of-ANVC (ANVC-B) on March 10, reports The Sentinel. Whi
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Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mukul Sangma refuted claims by the opposition that his Government was yet to pay rehabilitation package to cadres of the disbanded Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and its splinter group Breakaway faction of-ANVC (ANVC-B) on March 10, reports The Sentinel. While replying during a debate, he informed that rehabilitation packages were disbursed to 363 out of the 367 cadres of the AVCB and 139 cadres of the disbanded ANVC-B. He informed the House that three of the members of the disbanded ANVC members did not avail the rehabilitation package while one expired.Dr Sangma also informed that out of the 139 members of the disbanded ANVC-B only 11 have been able to take advantage of the rehabilitation package while 53 cadres their cases were sent for minor corrections and 74 cadres were yet to submit details of the bank accounts.
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March - 14 
In wake of the continued rate of crimes committed against women and children in the State, the militant outfit Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), on March 14, announced its decision to ‘restart Operation Kyllang’ to punish rapists in the State, reports The Sentinel.
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In wake of the continued rate of crimes committed against women and children in the State, the militant outfit Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), on March 14, announced its decision to ‘restart Operation Kyllang’ to punish rapists in the State, reports The Sentinel.
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March - 29 
Meanwhile, Inspector General (IG) of BSF (Meghalaya Frontier) P.K Dubey, on March 29, during his interaction with media persons, referring to the recent terrorist raid in Sylhet (Bangladesh) said that any incident that happens near the border is always a threat, reports The Shillong Times. P.K Dubey
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Meanwhile, Inspector General (IG) of BSF (Meghalaya Frontier) P.K Dubey, on March 29, during his interaction with media persons, referring to the recent terrorist raid in Sylhet (Bangladesh) said that any incident that happens near the border is always a threat, reports The Shillong Times. P.K Dubey said that neoJamaatulMujahideen Bangladesh (neoJMB) is acting on the agenda of Islamic State (IS). Reacting to a query if sealing of IndoBangla border was a feasible solution, Dubey pointed out that there were plans to seal the IndoBangla and IndoPakistan borders and since the Supreme Court has given a deadline of 2019 to complete the fencing along the IndoBangla border, the BSF is coordinating with the State government in this regard.
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April - 5 
The Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Swaraj Bir Singh, on April 5, said that fresh induction of Special Force 10 (SF-10) will add new impetus to the counter-insurgency operations in Garo Hills Districts to wipe out the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), reports The Sentinel. He sai
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The Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Swaraj Bir Singh, on April 5, said that fresh induction of Special Force 10 (SF-10) will add new impetus to the counter-insurgency operations in Garo Hills Districts to wipe out the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), reports The Sentinel. He said, “The SF-10 stand out because of the specialized training modules aimed at combating militancy”. “They are highly motivated and can stay long in advanced and remote areas frequented by militants”, stated Singh. He referred to the success in virtually wiping out the GNLA militants in four districts of Garo Hills as a glaring illustration. Besides gunning more than a dozen militants and the combat pressure that forced more than 150 GNLA cadres to surrender in the past one year (2016), the DGP further added while the pursuits is on in last remaining bastions of a motley group of 18-20 GNLA cadres, the passing out of the second batch of SF-10 in two months time will provide more thrust on the counter insurgency operations in Garo Hills.
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April - 20 
The joint secretary, Union Home Ministry, in charge of the North East, Satyendra Garg said on April 20 that the peace pact that was signed by the State and the Central governments with two disbanded rebel groups, Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunte
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The joint secretary, Union Home Ministry, in charge of the North East, Satyendra Garg said on April 20 that the peace pact that was signed by the State and the Central governments with two disbanded rebel groups, Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B), will be reviewed in May or June this year (2017), reports The Shillong Times. The peace agreement was signed by the Central Government of India, the State Government, ANVC and ANVC-B in Delhi on September 24, 2014.Further, replying to the questions of the reporters, on April 20, Satyendra Garg said that the Central Government of India will not initiate peace talks with any militant outfit at the moment in Meghalaya, added The Shillong Time. He said that for the Centre to come to the talks table, the groups have to first abjure violence and abide by the Constitution. The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), and the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), had earlier expressed their willingness to come forward for peace talks with the Government.Meanwhile, the ‘former chairman’ Bernard Rimpu N Marak of ANVC-B, in a statement, blamed the State Government for the failure of the ‘Agreed Text of Settlement’ signed in 2014 and threatened that if it is not implemented by September 24, the agreement will be “burned publicly”, reports The Shillong Times on April 21.
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April - 27 
In a statement, on April 30, militant formation, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) denied any involvement in the recent attack on coal trucks near Rongara in South Garo Hills District on April 27 and the incident of assaulting a boy at Dambuk near Rongara on April 25, reports The Sentinel.
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In a statement, on April 30, militant formation, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) denied any involvement in the recent attack on coal trucks near Rongara in South Garo Hills District on April 27 and the incident of assaulting a boy at Dambuk near Rongara on April 25, reports The Sentinel.
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May - 2 
Director General of Police (DGP), S B Singh, on May 2, said that, there will be no negotiations with militant outfits in Meghalaya and counter insurgency operations in the Garo Hills against outlawed Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) would continue, reportsPTI. "Our stand is that there will
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Director General of Police (DGP), S B Singh, on May 2, said that, there will be no negotiations with militant outfits in Meghalaya and counter insurgency operations in the Garo Hills against outlawed Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) would continue, reportsPTI. "Our stand is that there will be no negotiations with any group as also made clear by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs joint secretary in charge of North East," Singh said. "GNLA are cornered. They have been driven out of Durama Hills and they are on the run," he said adding there would be no negotiation with the outlawed militant outfits responsible for killing, abduction and terrorizing the western parts of the State since late 2010.
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May - 12 
Separately, the Minister in charge of District Council Affairs, Prestone Tynsong, on May 12 said the Centre is in the process of amending the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution so that the number of members in the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) can be increased to 40, reports The Shi
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Separately, the Minister in charge of District Council Affairs, Prestone Tynsong, on May 12 said the Centre is in the process of amending the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution so that the number of members in the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) can be increased to 40, reports The Shillong Times. The GHADC currently has 30 members. “We are hopeful that the Union Cabinet will soon decide on the matter after which it will be taken to Parliament,” he said here.
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May - 31 
The former ‘chairman’ of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B), Bernard N Marak urged the State Government to pay INR 2.5 lakh rehabilitation package to each cadre as ‘promised’ by former Special Director General of Police S.K. Jain, reports The Shill
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The former ‘chairman’ of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B), Bernard N Marak urged the State Government to pay INR 2.5 lakh rehabilitation package to each cadre as ‘promised’ by former Special Director General of Police S.K. Jain, reports The Shillong Times on June 1.
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June - 1 
Forest and Environment Minister Prestone Tynsong on June 1 said that the State Government is open to dialogues with pressure groups to clear the doubts over measures taken to address the problem of influx in the context of protest against railway, reports The Shillong Times. Tynsong also appealed to
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Forest and Environment Minister Prestone Tynsong on June 1 said that the State Government is open to dialogues with pressure groups to clear the doubts over measures taken to address the problem of influx in the context of protest against railway, reports The Shillong Times. Tynsong also appealed to the Khasi Students Union (KSU) to stop violence and any sort of disturbance. With protests continuing against the railway project in the State, Tynsong said the Government is on the job of setting up of entry and exit points. He, however, admitted that there are hurdles in land acquisition.
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June - 1 
Separately,The Khasi Students’ Union, North Khasi Hills, on June 1 appealed to the public of Ri Bhoi District not to cooperate in the Ri Bhoi silver jubilee celebrations to be held next week.
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Separately,The Khasi Students’ Union, North Khasi Hills, on June 1 appealed to the public of Ri Bhoi District not to cooperate in the Ri Bhoi silver jubilee celebrations to be held next week.
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June - 1 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has said that there has been a sharp decline in violence, extortion and attacks on security forces in the Northeast in the last three years, reports The Indian Express on June 2. As per data available with the UMHA, only 484 such incidents were reported in 2
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has said that there has been a sharp decline in violence, extortion and attacks on security forces in the Northeast in the last three years, reports The Indian Express on June 2. As per data available with the UMHA, only 484 such incidents were reported in 2016 as compared to 1,025 in 2012 and 732 in 2013. It further noted that the number of abductions have come down from 329 in 2012 and 307 in 2013 to 168 in 2016. Only 28 such cases were registered till March this year. However, the number of security personnel killed in Manipur shows an upward trend with 24 being killed in 2015 and 11 in 2016 as compared to 8 and 5 deaths in 2012 and 2013, respectively.The I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) suffered a setback with more than 900 cadres being arrested and nearly 55 being killed in security operations, according to the UMHA note. The number of such incidents in Assam jumped to 50 in 2016 as compared to 21 in 2013, the UMHA note stated.The number of militants surrendering saw a decline with 267 such surrenders taking place in 2016 as compared to 1,161 in 2012, as per official data. Arms recovery was not significant despite a crackdown as 698 arms were recovered in 2016 as compared to 1,856 in 2012.As many as 1,202 militants were arrested in 2016 as compared to 2,145 in 2012. Of this, the highest number of arrests in 2016 has been made in Manipur (518) and Assam (366) while maximum abduction cases were reported from Nagaland (51) and Meghalaya (52).
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June - 2 
State Home Minister HDR Lyngdoh on June 2 said that the government is willing to talk to the Khasi Student’s Union (KSU) provided that violence is stopped, reports The Shillong Times. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Lyngdoh said the government is open to dialogue, but not under the present co
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State Home Minister HDR Lyngdoh on June 2 said that the government is willing to talk to the Khasi Student’s Union (KSU) provided that violence is stopped, reports The Shillong Times. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Lyngdoh said the government is open to dialogue, but not under the present condition of arson and destruction to public property. “Any protest should be peaceful and the government will consider taking to the group only in a conducive atmosphere and not with violent activities, including vandalism,” Lyngdoh said. To a question on the release of arrested KSU leaders, the Home Minister said the government cannot interfere in court matters
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June - 3 
Further, the entire Ri Bhoi District is under security cover following cases of arson reported from different places since last week, reports The Shillong Times. Ri Bhoi Superintendent of Police (SP) R.P Singh on June 3 said that one more company of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been broug
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Further, the entire Ri Bhoi District is under security cover following cases of arson reported from different places since last week, reports The Shillong Times. Ri Bhoi Superintendent of Police (SP) R.P Singh on June 3 said that one more company of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been brought into the district and altogether two companies have been deployed in the district, besides local Police force. Violence erupted in the district after a group of KSU activists allegedly attacked the railway construction site in Byrnihat last week.
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June - 12 
In a statement, the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) threatened to back the agitation against the railway project in Ri Bhoi District by providing Improvised Explosive Devises (IEDs) to the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), reports The Shillong Times on June 13. The militant group als
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In a statement, the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) threatened to back the agitation against the railway project in Ri Bhoi District by providing Improvised Explosive Devises (IEDs) to the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), reports The Shillong Times on June 13. The militant group also demanded release of the KSU members who are in prison in connection with the May 27 violence at the project site in the District.
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June - 13 
Meanwhile, with the HNLC threatening to arm Khasi Students' Union (KSU) activists with Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) in the wake of crackdown on the arsonists, the State Police have started zeroing in on the activities of HNLC members and their sympathisers, reports The Shillong Times on Ju
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Meanwhile, with the HNLC threatening to arm Khasi Students' Union (KSU) activists with Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) in the wake of crackdown on the arsonists, the State Police have started zeroing in on the activities of HNLC members and their sympathisers, reports The Shillong Times on June 14.
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June - 13 
The Central Government of India and the State Government has ruled out negotiations with Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) as they still believe in violence, reports The Shillong Times on June 14. Stating about the issue, Director General of Poli
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The Central Government of India and the State Government has ruled out negotiations with Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) as they still believe in violence, reports The Shillong Times on June 14. Stating about the issue, Director General of Police (DGP) S.B Singh said, on June 13, that during the May 16 meeting with central officials in Delhi, it was made known to the State Government that the Centre is not keen to talk to the militant groups due to their violent stand. Another Home Department official said that the stand of both the Centre and the State is that they will not hold talks with the groups which have been declared banned and terrorist organisations by the Centre.
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June - 15 
In another incident, Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma, on June 15, said that the Government is not interested to sit for talks with Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) until the students’ body abjures violence, reports The Shillong Time. Mr Sangma further informed that he had ordered i
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In another incident, Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma, on June 15, said that the Government is not interested to sit for talks with Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) until the students’ body abjures violence, reports The Shillong Time. Mr Sangma further informed that he had ordered investigating agencies to probe into possible nexus between KSU and Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council HNLC.
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June - 15 
Separately, CM Mukul Sangma, on June 15, said that signing peace agreements with militant organisations of North East by Central Government of India without State leaders’ knowledge is one of the mistakes that shouldn’t be repeated, reports The Assam Tribune. According to CM, signing of
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Separately, CM Mukul Sangma, on June 15, said that signing peace agreements with militant organisations of North East by Central Government of India without State leaders’ knowledge is one of the mistakes that shouldn’t be repeated, reports The Assam Tribune. According to CM, signing of peace agreement in 2014 with Achik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC) by Central Government of India, without the knowledge of State leaders in Meghalaya, was a mistake for the State.
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June - 19 
Meanwhile, a Police source said that operation against GNLA militant had been stalled in the state due to the bad weather, reports The Sentinel. Police also said that the ‘commander-in-chief (c-in-c)’ of the GNLA, Sohan D Shira, had left with only a few cadres but he was trying to revive
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Meanwhile, a Police source said that operation against GNLA militant had been stalled in the state due to the bad weather, reports The Sentinel. Police also said that the ‘commander-in-chief (c-in-c)’ of the GNLA, Sohan D Shira, had left with only a few cadres but he was trying to revive his group. On June 19, informing about the current status about the successful operations against the militants in the State, former Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Mehta, who took over as the government security adviser also said, “The GNLA cadres are still there and our inspired men should make every efforts to neutralize them before they making any attempt to regroup.”
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July - 8 
Meanwhile, Police are keeping a close watch on the actions of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants ahead of the Assembly polls scheduled for early next year. A senior police official on July 8 said that the security forces are trying to prevent any fresh recruitment to the militant outfit
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Meanwhile, Police are keeping a close watch on the actions of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants ahead of the Assembly polls scheduled for early next year. A senior police official on July 8 said that the security forces are trying to prevent any fresh recruitment to the militant outfit and at the same time the Government is encouraging the GNLA cadres to surrender
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July - 15 
The Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) has denied the presence of North East-based militant camps in the country, reports The Shillong Times. Addressing a press conference in Shillong on July 15 after the culmination of the talks with the Border Security Force (BSF) officials, BGB Additional Director Ge
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The Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) has denied the presence of North East-based militant camps in the country, reports The Shillong Times. Addressing a press conference in Shillong on July 15 after the culmination of the talks with the Border Security Force (BSF) officials, BGB Additional Director General (North East region) Mohammad Zahid Hasan said Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards anti-social elements and the country’s leadership maintains a tough stand against insurgent groups. “These (presence of insurgent camps) are mere perceptions… We will firmly act if there is any,” Zahid said. BSF had raised the issue of presence of outfits like Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) in Bangladesh territory and sought stringent action against them. Earlier, Inspector General (IG) of BSF (Meghalaya frontier) PK Dubey reiterated that there are no regulated militant camps in Bangladesh which existed 10-15 years back and there is coordinated action between the border sentinels of the two countries. Dubey, however, added that the insurgents are hiding in forests and in houses of their relatives in Bangladesh under fake identity making it difficult for BSF to get information. These insurgents are also marrying local girls. The matter was also discussed when the delegation of BGB and BSF met the Meghalaya DGP on Friday and an action plan was drawn to gather intelligence inputs on people who are hiding in Bangladesh. “We will try to gather intelligence (reports) about them and give it to BGB and they will take necessary action,” Dubey said and added that the State police and BSF will together develop an intelligence network and share inputs with BGB for necessary action.
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July - 19 
The State Government has decided to suggest the Indian Railway authorities to put the railway project on hold to dispel all kinds of mistrust and misgiving before resumption of work, reports The Shillong Times. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with the 13-Non-Governmnetal Organisation (NGO) on
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The State Government has decided to suggest the Indian Railway authorities to put the railway project on hold to dispel all kinds of mistrust and misgiving before resumption of work, reports The Shillong Times. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with the 13-Non-Governmnetal Organisation (NGO) on July 19, the Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma said, “We will be indicating to the railways to hold on the work and resume as soon as comprehensive measures are put in place which will be very soon.” The CM spoke of the Meghalaya Residents’ Safety and Security Act and the Prohibition of Benami Transaction Act. He pointed out to the Meghalaya Residents’ Safety and Security Act which, according to him, is “a law which can deal with a number of concerns. Another supplementary Act which needs to be effectively enforced is the Prohibition of Benami Transaction Act which has been amended effectively,” he added.
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July - 25 
State Chief Secretary Y. Tsering on July 25 said that there will be no let-up in operations against militants in Garo Hills region, reports The Shillong Times. With the sustained operations, the situation has improved in Garo Hills but the government will not be complacent, Tsering said. He also app
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State Chief Secretary Y. Tsering on July 25 said that there will be no let-up in operations against militants in Garo Hills region, reports The Shillong Times. With the sustained operations, the situation has improved in Garo Hills but the government will not be complacent, Tsering said. He also appreciated the efforts of Director General of Police (DGP) SB Singh and his team in maintaining law and order, especially in the Garo Hills region. To a question, the chief secretary said the issues related to the rehabilitation of surrendered militants are under the examination of the department concerned
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August - 2 
Meanwhile, Chief Security Advisor to the Government of Meghalaya, Rajiv Mehta has asserted that Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) is well past its prime and it is just a matter of time before it is totally obliterated by security forces, reports The Sentinel. Mehta also tried to downplay the &ldq
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Meanwhile, Chief Security Advisor to the Government of Meghalaya, Rajiv Mehta has asserted that Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) is well past its prime and it is just a matter of time before it is totally obliterated by security forces, reports The Sentinel. Mehta also tried to downplay the “super cop” tag, stating that he was merely sharing his expertise to handle the insurgency problem in Garo Hills. The second batch of Meghalaya Police’s Special Force 10 (SF-10) commando force is scheduled to a pass out on August 4.
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August - 2 
Meanwhile, the Garo Hills State Movement Committee (GHSMC) on August 2 submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding creation of Garoland, to be carved out of tribal Garo inhabited areas in Meghalaya and Assam, reports First post on August 4.Stating that Garo people were unanimous
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Meanwhile, the Garo Hills State Movement Committee (GHSMC) on August 2 submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding creation of Garoland, to be carved out of tribal Garo inhabited areas in Meghalaya and Assam, reports First post on August 4.Stating that Garo people were unanimously demanding creation of Garoland state, contiguous to state of Assam and Khasi Hills for Garo people, the GSHMC said, "We demand Garoland state to include original lands inhabiting by Garo people in Assam and Khasi Hills presently under Meghalaya."
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August - 4 
Meanwhile, CM Mukul Sangma on August 4 said that the rehabilitation package meant for disbanded groups is under examination, reports The Shillong Times. Speaking to mediapersons, Sangma said, “There are certain technicalities which need to be addressed and in the process there have been
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Meanwhile, CM Mukul Sangma on August 4 said that the rehabilitation package meant for disbanded groups is under examination, reports The Shillong Times. Speaking to mediapersons, Sangma said, “There are certain technicalities which need to be addressed and in the process there have been delays. These aspects have been shared with the police headquarters.” The statement came a day after the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) accused the State Government of intentionally delaying the rehabilitation package for them.
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August - 20 
Security experts believe that recent reports of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres torturing individuals are due to their frustration resulting from lack of co-operation on the part of the villagers, reports The Sentinel on August 21. There were two instances in South Garo Hills and West Kh
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Security experts believe that recent reports of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres torturing individuals are due to their frustration resulting from lack of co-operation on the part of the villagers, reports The Sentinel on August 21. There were two instances in South Garo Hills and West Khasi Hills Districts where villagers were tortured after they were accused of being Police informers. Rejecting the militants’ claims, a senior Police official overseeing counter insurgency operations in the area said, “Can they prove that those people they had beaten up are police informers?” “The victims are simply part of the community that have resisted their (GNLA) demands for shelter and food when we were pursuing them,” the police official clarified, adding “Sheer frustration of the cadres, deprived from the luxury of easy money had prompted them to indulge in harassment of innocent villagers.” The official said the police have carried out area domination in the villages following the incidents.Meanwhile, the Police official said that GNLA cadres numbering around 20 have been shunting between the tough terrains of South Garo Hills and West Khasi Hills in recent months. GNLA’s dreaded self-styled ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan D Shira, along with a well armed group numbering around eight, is understood to be within the periphery of the thick jungles bordering the two Districts. While many of the top GNLA cadres have either surrendered or have been killed in exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs), Shira continues to be elusive. Known for his notoriety since his days with the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC), Shira was an ‘area commander’ of the now disbanded organisation in the 1990s, before he formed the GNLA.
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August - 24 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan D Shira is forcing young men to join the outfit to strengthen his ‘foot soldiers’ group reveled a surrendered GNLA militant, reports The Shillong Times. A GNLA cadre, Sengku M Momin (21), surrendered to Police at
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan D Shira is forcing young men to join the outfit to strengthen his ‘foot soldiers’ group reveled a surrendered GNLA militant, reports The Shillong Times. A GNLA cadre, Sengku M Momin (21), surrendered to Police at A’dokgre anti-dacoity camp in North Garo Hills District on August 23.“Earlier, GNLA would only extort money from coal quarries but now he has started abducting boys to force them into labor. Fifteen days before the Dymmit encounter in West Khasi Hills, Sohan had come to Sengku’s village (A’dokgre) and asked him to take his voters’ ID card and join the group,” police said based on Sengku’s statement.
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August - 24 
Meanwhile,a proposal has been sent to the Union Government for aerial manning of two Border Outposts (BoP) in West Jaintia Hills District by the Border Security Force (BSF), reports The Shillong Times. BSF Inspector General (IG- Meghalaya) P.K. Dubey said since Hingaria and Huroi border outposts in
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Meanwhile,a proposal has been sent to the Union Government for aerial manning of two Border Outposts (BoP) in West Jaintia Hills District by the Border Security Force (BSF), reports The Shillong Times. BSF Inspector General (IG- Meghalaya) P.K. Dubey said since Hingaria and Huroi border outposts in Jaintia Hills are inaccessible by land, a proposal was sent to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) for providing assistance for aerial manning.“We are looking at aerial assistance to the personnel posted in these BOPs by helicopters which can provide ration and other materials as airdropping of essential things save time,” Dubey said.
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October - 3 
Meanwhile, the surrendered Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres under the banner, United People’s Welfare Society (UPWS), on October 3 expressed concern over the delay in providing rehabilitation packages to cadres even after more than a year, reports The Shillong Times. In a statement,
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Meanwhile, the surrendered Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres under the banner, United People’s Welfare Society (UPWS), on October 3 expressed concern over the delay in providing rehabilitation packages to cadres even after more than a year, reports The Shillong Times. In a statement, Anurag Sangma, general secretary of UPWS, on behalf of the surrendered cadres said on October 3 that they had not received the promised financial or logistic aid from the State Government or the Centre and this has led to hardships. “The delay in providing packages to surrendered cadres might derail the very peace process and further course to bring back the remaining cadres,” Sangma said.Moreover, the leader of the surrendered cadres said only the names of a few former GNLA members have been shortlisted for financial package. “Hence, we reiterate our demand and urge both the State and the Centre to provide the due packages without discrimination and the government should show sincerity in this regard,” Sangma said. Sangma also said that at least 150 cadres who had surrendered since May last year (2016) are facing hardships due to the apathy of the Government. “The chief minister had assured that a seed money would be provided to each surrendered cadre so that they can stand on their feet, but till date, nothing has been done in this regard,” he added. The Government had initiated steps to provide package only to 30 surrendered GNLA cadres, while others were neglected, he added.
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October - 15 
The State Government will keep vigil in the run-up to the Assembly polls in the wake of recent reports of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent gaining ground in Garo Hills with the support of Garo (GNLA), reports The Shillong Times. Chief Secretary Y Tsering said though Police have control of
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The State Government will keep vigil in the run-up to the Assembly polls in the wake of recent reports of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent gaining ground in Garo Hills with the support of Garo (GNLA), reports The Shillong Times. Chief Secretary Y Tsering said though Police have control of law and order in Garo Hills, the Assam-based militant groups, especially ULFA-I, may become more active during the polls. “If the militants are more active, we have to be more vigilant”, he said. The chief secretary said police level meetings between Assam and Meghalaya would be held for better co-ordination and also to check the cross-border movement of ULFA-I to Garo Hills during the polls. “Police are active to thwart any attempt of ULFA-GNLA to disrupt the elections,” he said.
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October - 25 
The Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya Frontier Inspector-General (IG) P.K. Dubey on October 25 said that fencing was necessary for the security of border residents, reports The Telegraph. "In areas where fencing has been completed, we have been able to put a more effective check on smugglin
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The Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya Frontier Inspector-General (IG) P.K. Dubey on October 25 said that fencing was necessary for the security of border residents, reports The Telegraph. "In areas where fencing has been completed, we have been able to put a more effective check on smuggling and militancy. It (fencing) will help in border surveillance," he said. Informing that about 90km of unfenced areas remain in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills, Dubey said around INR 110 crore has been deposited with the Meghalaya Government for the purpose of acquiring land for fencing.
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November - 4 
The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ‘publicity secretary’ Saiñkupar Nongtraw stated that it was keeping a low profile as it was preparing implement its hit list that is topped by the incumbent Chief Minister (CM), Mukul Sangma, reports The Shillong Times o
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The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ‘publicity secretary’ Saiñkupar Nongtraw stated that it was keeping a low profile as it was preparing implement its hit list that is topped by the incumbent Chief Minister (CM), Mukul Sangma, reports The Shillong Times on November 5. “The CM is also included into the top hit list. In case, if he loses the 2018 upcoming legislative assembly elections he shall become very vulnerable and it will be easy for us to hunt him down. A person who gave us the hope of peace talks and cheated us does not deserve to live. He is a parasite to our ‘Jaidbynriew’,” Saiñkupar Nongtraw stated. He also stated that many Khasi politicians who are the backstabbers of the ‘jaidbynriew’ are in the hit list of the HNLC. He said the HNLC had tried to hunt down National People’s Party (NPP) leader HS Shylla but he escaped.
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November - 15 
The Garo Hills State Movement Committee (GHSMC) took out a public rally in Tura on November 15 to press for their demand for a separate state to be carved out of Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times. “The struggle for a Garoland state did not start in 1912 but has been a demand since the time
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The Garo Hills State Movement Committee (GHSMC) took out a public rally in Tura on November 15 to press for their demand for a separate state to be carved out of Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times. “The struggle for a Garoland state did not start in 1912 but has been a demand since the time of Late Sonaram Sangma, the first Garo political leader from the time of the British rule,” said Niman Ch Marak, ‘Chairman’ of the GHSMC which is leading the separate state demand. A supporter for the Gorkhaland state which is currently being demanded from West Bengal, Joydeep Chetry called on the people of Garo Hills to give their unflinching support for the Garoland demand. “Just as we are fighting for Gorkhaland, so too are the people of Garo Hills fighting for Garoland. We give our support for this movement,” said Chetry.
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November - 17 
Meghalaya Government on November 17 reiterated that the members of banned militant groups should come over ground and take advantage of the rehabilitation programmes of the Government, reports The Shillong Times. Speaking to media persons after holding the meeting of the State Security Co
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Meghalaya Government on November 17 reiterated that the members of banned militant groups should come over ground and take advantage of the rehabilitation programmes of the Government, reports The Shillong Times. Speaking to media persons after holding the meeting of the State Security Commission here on Friday , Chief Minister, Mukul Sangma said “In view of our past experiences, we say them to resort to peace and besides sustaining it, members of the any outfit should withdraw themselves from their organisations and assimilate with the national mainstream.” Mukul Sangma added that if the State Government wanted to negotiate with the outfits. Firstly, it has to discuss the matter with Government of India. CM Mukul Sangma also said that even the Union Government had made it clear that there would be no talks with the militant outfits unless they gave up arms. On being asked about the overall law and order situation in Garo Hills, Sangma informed that the Government would strengthen the Police to deal with the challenges of militancy and terrorism. “There will be some intervention and support to Police,” Sangma said.
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December - 3 
A Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadre David Ch Marak (24), who surrendered before the Border Security Force (BSF) in Tura on December 2, said the number of militants left in the outfit was around 50, reports The Shillong Times.
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A Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadre David Ch Marak (24), who surrendered before the Border Security Force (BSF) in Tura on December 2, said the number of militants left in the outfit was around 50, reports The Shillong Times.
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December - 8 
The Sentinel reports that leaders of Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) on December 8 reiterated that the Inner Line Permit (ILP) must be implemented in the State, and termed it as the only solution to protect the indigenous people of the state form the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly session which
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The Sentinel reports that leaders of Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) on December 8 reiterated that the Inner Line Permit (ILP) must be implemented in the State, and termed it as the only solution to protect the indigenous people of the state form the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly session which began on December 8, the HYC leaders stated that they will continue their hunger strike. Earlier on December 7 East Khasi Hills district administration foiled the plan of HYC activists to stage a three-day hunger strike near the additional secretariat in Shillong. Influx of outsiders, demanding that the Government should raise their 14-point charter of demands in the present.
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December - 19 
The Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) stated although India-friendly regime has cracked down on north east militant groups based there, the top militant leaders from Meghalaya are still managing to remain holed up in Bangladesh, reports The Shillong Times on December 20. Those confirmed hid
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The Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) stated although India-friendly regime has cracked down on north east militant groups based there, the top militant leaders from Meghalaya are still managing to remain holed up in Bangladesh, reports The Shillong Times on December 20. Those confirmed hiding in Bangladesh include proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council’s (HNLC) ‘commander-in chief’ Bobby Reagan Marwein and ‘general secretary’ Cheritserfield Thangkhiew. The HNLC leaders along with another old functionary identified by his alias Hep Metal, is in Maulvi Bazaar, Bangladesh. The DGP also added that Dristi Rajkhowa of Independent faction of United Liberation front of Asom (ULFA-I) and Sohan D Shira of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) have re-entered Meghalaya to avoid the Bangladeshi crackdown. DGP further added that wanted militant leaders are shuffling between the inhospitable terrains of West Khasi Hills and South Garo Hills District of Meghalaya. He also stated that HNLC was a spent force while ULFA-I and GNLA still pose some threat. He stated that ‘while the HNLC is more of a paper tiger but the depleted GNLA is still a matter of concern’
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