Shillong, April 23: The Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma, condemned the incident in Rongmil area, East Garo Hills, on April 17, in which three Assam youths’ bodies were found burnt beyond recognition.
Chief Minister Conrad, in a statement on Tuesday, expressed that the discovery of three charred bodies, residents of Assam, buried amidst the ashes of their burnt vehicle, is a stark reminder of the brutality that can shake our communities.
“I vehemently condemn this heinous act of violence. Such actions have no place in our society and stand as a grave violation of our shared humanity,” said Sangma.
CM Sangma added that in this time of uncertainty, individuals and communities should offer support and solace to those affected by this senseless tragedy. The Chief Minister of Meghalaya also appealed to citizens of both Assam and Meghalaya to refrain from resorting to vigilante justice or any form of retaliation.
“Let us not allow the seeds of discord and animosity to take root in our hearts. I urge you to resist the temptations of those who seek to exploit this tragedy for their own nefarious agendas, whether through communal incitement or spreading of misinformation,” he said.
CM Sangma informed that the state government has already taken action by initiating a thorough investigation into the matter to bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice, added the CM.
The Chief Minister sends his condolences to the affected family.
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