Tura, June 7 (EMN): Criminal gangs, that had earlier haunted the entire North Garo Hills region, have once again resurfaced after confirmation from sources of a group of about 7-10 armed men were spotted around the Menadoba – Dokongsi – Kharkutta areas of the district.
The news comes after a hiatus of militancy from the district after the arrest of notorious criminal William Sangma a few months ago.
According to police sources of NGH, the group, which some say comprises of about 7-15 criminals, though sources put it at about 7, are said to have 2 AKs along with another two heavy arms and have been asserting themselves as to being a part of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA).“While they claim themselves to be GNLA our sources put it as a new faction comprising of about 7 people. The group according to our sources is being led one Mithun Sangma from the village of Menadoba in NGH,” said district police chief, Dalton Marak.
“We had information of their presence and had launched an operation. However as they were on a hilltop they were able to spot us and make a run. We are currently on the lookout for this criminal group and hope to get a breakthrough soon.
Another police source confirmed that the group had begun to serve demand notes to a few businessmen though the amount demanded was not disclosed.
According TNT News reports, currently Garo Hills has been witnessing a period of calm with most militant outfits either disbanding or individual members surrendering to the police. The GNLA too according to sources has been on a drive of recruitment after most of the former cadres gave up arms.
