NONGPOH:
Khasi Students Union and Ri Bhoi Youth Federation Umsning Circle on May 2 handed over several immigrant workers to Umsning police outpost as they were allegedly traveling without documents in violation of the Interstate Migrants Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Condition of Service) Act 2011.
Members of the two organisations stopped a truck carrying these workers at around 10:30 pm.
The operation was led by the president of KSU Umsning Circle, Lester Nongbet, and president of RBYF Umsning Circle Balakmen Nongbri, along with the members of the two groups.
The Union after preliminary investigation, handed over the immigrant workers to Umsning Police Outpost for further investigation and action under the Act.
The Union warned that it would do the needful against anyone who brings in immigrants without documents and in violation of the Act.