Assam–Meghalaya border situation improves, says Prestone Tynsong

Govt may not provide arms to VDPs to protect border

Shillong,Jan 27: Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Tuesday said the government may not arm the Village Defence Parties but they will guard the Indo-Bangla and Assam-Meghalaya borders. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Tynsong said that we Meghalaya is taking steps to curb illegal immigration, with plans to reactivate village defence parties along its international border with Bangladesh and inter-state border.  Tynsong said, “If you talk…

Assam–Meghalaya border situation improves, says Prestone Tynsong

Meghalaya deputy chief minister and in-charge of Home Prestone Tynsong on Tuesday said the situation along the Assam–Meghalaya border, particularly in Maikhuli, has improved significantly following coordinated efforts by both states. Tynsong said regional committees comprising representatives fro