Meghalaya: Big disclosure of Meghalaya DGP - There was a plan to cause physical harm to CM Konrad Sangma
Meghalaya DGP LR Bishnoi has made a big disclosure on Tuesday on the attack on the office of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday.
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Meghalaya DGP LR Bishnoi has made a big disclosure on Tuesday on the attack on the office of Meghalaya Chief Minister Konrad Sangma on Monday. Bishnoi said on Tuesday, the attack on the chief minister's office in Tura on Monday was well-planned. The plan was to 'attack, cause bodily harm' to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma.
Strong knowledge of giving alcohol to people and distributing money
Meghalaya DGP LR Bishnoi claimed that the mob's plan was to kill the chief minister. This was pre-planned. He told that liquor was distributed to the people on Sunday, the police has also received concrete information about distribution of money at some places. Strictest action will be taken in this matter, he said. There was complete peace in Tura on Tuesday, there was no news of any disturbance from anywhere.
Police have arrested 18 people in connection with the attack on the chief minister's office in West Tura town of Meghalaya. Two women BJP office bearers are also included in those arrested. Five policemen were injured in the attack on the CM's office. Two TMC leaders have been accused of inciting the attack on the CM's office, who are being sought by the police.
How did the attack on the CM office happen?
Achik Conscious Holistically Integrated Krima and Garo Hills State Movement Committee leader is demanding Tura to be made the winter capital of the state. In such a situation, on Monday evening, Chief Minister Konrad K Sangma had come to meet the protesters. When the Chief Minister was talking to the protesters in the CM office, a mob of people attacked the office. The chief minister was unharmed in the attack but five policemen were injured.
Allegations against two TMC leaders
Police fired tear gas shells to disperse the crowd and brought the situation under control with great difficulty. On Thursday, the police said that 18 people have been arrested for the attack on the CM office, including two BJP Mahila Morcha leaders, Belina M Marak and Dilche Ch Marak. Two TMC leaders have been accused of inciting the crowd, who are being searched by the police.
School-college closed
For the treatment of the injured policemen in the mob attack, the Chief Minister has announced an assistance of Rs 50,000 each. In view of the situation, District Deputy Commissioner Jagdish Chellani imposed night curfew in Tura town and the law and order situation is being reviewed. Educational institutions in Tura city have also been kept closed on Tuesday as a precautionary measure. Although the markets are open.