Tension runs high in Langpi, Assam, Meghalaya ministers hold meet

Tension is running high in disputed Langpi area of Assam-Meghalaya border since Friday after four Khasi people from Meghalaya were killed by bullets of Assam Police in an unfortunate incident. Meanwhile, ministers of Assam and Meghalaya visited the area on Saturday and appealed to the people of both sides of the border to maintain calm. They also held a meeting at Langpi and discussed the situation. Tension is simmering in Langpi area of Assam-Meghalaya border since Friday after four Khasi people from Meghalaya were killed in clash with Assam Police there. In the unfortunate incident, at least nine civilians and seven Assam Police personnel were injured. Amidst the tension, Assam minister Dr Bhumidhar Barman and Dr Himanta Biswa Sharma visited the area and met the villagers. Meghalaya home minister HDR Lyngdoh also visited the area. In order to resolve the issue, the two sides announced that a joint meeting at the chief ministers’ level will be held shortly. On the other hand, the Meghalaya home minister assured to announce a probe into the incident. It is to be mentioned that Meghalaya chief minister Dr Mukul Sangma had hinted the involvement of a third force behind the incident.