Shillong, Aug 4: Meghalaya Home Minister, Lahkmen Rymbui has revealed that there is an attempt to float a new militant outfit in the state. But the state police is very vigilant towards any such move. At the same time, he urged people to share information about any such activity which can vitiate peace in the State.

“We cannot deny the fact that there are some elements who will try to create law and order in the state or disturb the state but it is the duty of the police to see wherever this type of people should be… they are brought to book,” he told reporters on Wednesday.

Rymbui cited the recent arrest of three people who were planning to float a new militant outfit. Two were arrested in Tura on July 23, 2021. Based on their lead, West Garo Hills and Ri Bhoi police nabbed the third person from Umdu village on Umling-Patharkhmah road under Nongpoh police station, who was in possession of huge cache of explosives meant for executing a blast somewhere in Garo Hills.

Role of citizens important

Stating that the role of the citizens is very important to ensure peace and tranquility prevails in the state, the Home Minister said, “They (people) should share any information with the police so that such things are nipped in the bud otherwise it will be a problem.”

He shared that he was glad to see that till date people have been very cooperative. “Working between the police and public is cordial. We get information and will get more,” he said.

‘Will be treated as criminals’

The Home Minister also issued a word of caution to those harboring similar thoughts that anybody is trying to disturb peace in the state will be treated as ‘criminals’.

“For me, anybody who is doing such acts I will treat them as criminals,” Rymbui stated.