SHILLONG:
Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, met the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Justice Arun Kumar Mishra, and other members of the commission over the Mukroh firing incident by Assam police on November 22.
During the discussion with the NHRC Chairperson, the Chief Minister gave a detailed account of the firing incident that claimed six lives. Sangma informed the Chairperson and the members that the Mukroh incident was a clear violation of human rights.
“We apprised them about the actions that have been taken like the Central Agency enquiry into the matter,” he said.
The Chief Minister also sought the support of the NHRC for necessary action from their end.
The Chief Minister also stressed on the need for proper sensitisation of forces deputed in sensitive border areas so that such incidents where precious lives are lost do not reoccur in any part of the country.
Apart from the NHRC Chairperson, the meeting was also attended by Devendra Kumar Singh, Secretary General and Rajiv Jain, Member of NHRC.