Shillong, Sept 10: The Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP) has warned of ‘aggressive agitations’ if the East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner, Isawanda Laloo continues to persist with show cause notices to the leaders of the Sur Ki Nong Mawlai for organizing protests in Mawlai area of Shillong City.
Condemning the decision of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) to issue show cause notices to the leaders of the Sur Ki Nong Mawlai, FKJGP vice president, Eldie N Lyngdoh on Thursday said the organization will not be just be a mere spectator on the attempt of the DC to ‘abuse’ her power by issuing show cause to the leaders of the Sur Ki Nong Mawlai, who have been protesting peacefully.
“Till date we have not seen that the protest called by the forum had led to any law and order break down but this decision of the DC will only add fuel and if anything happens who will take responsibility,” Lyngdoh said.
He further warned, “If the DC continues to bulldoze or order the arrest of the leaders, the FKJGP will have no other option but to call for aggressive agitations across the state.”
Show cause notice to leaders of ‘Sur Ki Nong Mawlai’
The DC had issued show cause to six leaders of ‘Sur Ki Nong Mawlai’ (Voice of the people of Mawlai) which include Khrawkupar Nongsiej, who is the president of the FKJGP Mawlai Circle, for violating the COVID-19 protocols and organizing unauthorized gathering at Mawlai area. The Forum is leading the protests against the alleged fake encounter of the former HNLC leader Cherishterfield Thangkhiew on August 13, 2021.
The Sur Ki Nong Mawlai has been demanding immediate suspension of the DGP and two SPs in connection with the police firing incident that led to the death of Thangkhiew.
