Shillong, Sep 9: Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong has assured that the government is treating the case of a missing 6-year-old girl from Upper Rajasimla village in North Garo Hills district, with utmost seriousness.
In his reply to a zero hour notice raised by Kharkutta legislator Rupert Momin in the Assembly, Tynsong stated that the matter continues to be accorded the highest priority, and every possible effort is being made to bring the child back to her family and ensure justice is served.
The girl went missing on July 18, 2025 while her parents were away working under the MGNREGA scheme. A missing person report was filed, and an investigation was launched.
The police along with various agencies and the community have been conducting an intensive search operation. Multiple teams, including the Special Force, Search and Rescue Team, Fire and Emergency Services, and a K9 unit, have been deployed to scan the area. Drones have also been used to cover difficult terrain.
Tynsong informed that one individual has been arrested in connection with the case, and several leads are being pursued. The police have also coordinated with Assam Police to verify related inputs, including enquiries with scrap dealers and other potential suspects.
While expressing concerns that despite the exhaustive multi-agency and inter-state coordination, no trace of the missing child has been found as of date, Tynsong assured that the police are leaving no stone unturned to gather evidence, pursue leads, and bring resolution to this distressing matter.
