Two more arrested in Ri Bhoi, HNLC indulges in brain washing innocent youth to keep their extortion industry running: Police

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMarch 21, 2024

Two more persons have been detained on Thursday and during their interrogation and of several others, it has come to light that proscribed outfit HNLC is indulging in brain washing of innocent youth by unleashing vicious propaganda with an objective to keep their extortion industry running, Ri Bhoi SP Jagpal Singh Dhanoa said.

Police is also investigating if any financial contributions were/are made to the banned outfit, he said.

The SP also warned thay any person having association of any kind will be questioned and legal liability will be fixed under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

Further, he informed that one more case has also been registered regarding hoisting of HNLC flag on National Highway in Ri Bhoi district on August 2023.

“All nefarious activities of HNLC are being conducted through social media and VOIP platform,” Dhanoa said while adding that all are advised that if they get any contact/call from HNLC they are to immediately inform the police and block the profile/number making contact.

The SP also released one video of conversation between so called military commander Sanbor Pala of HNLC and one of the main accused in Ri Bhoi IED blast recovery case. 

“It remains our commitment that anybody having any connection with HNLC is brought to the book and accountability be fixed,” he said.