Shillong, May 16: Following reports of the banned militant group Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) regrouping, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday said he will be convening a meeting to conduct an internal assessment on the matter.
The concern arose after an internal memo by a DSP-ranked police officer, originally intended for circulation among police officers in West Garo Hills, was leaked and surfaced online. The memo indicated that the GNLA was actively regrouping and engaging in recruitment drives throughout the region.
While Sangma confirmed receiving the internal report, he clarified that he had not yet had the opportunity to review its contents. However, he emphasized that the government does not take such matters lightly and expressed deep concern.
“We are concerned at every level. When we receive intelligence reports, we have to meticulously filter and assess their weightage due to the complexity of the procedures involved,” stated Sangma.
He further explained that they often receive a large number of reports, ranging from 100 to 200, out of which only a few hold significant importance. Sangma refrained from providing further comment until he had thoroughly examined the report, but stressed that the government treats such matters with utmost seriousness.
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