Shillong, Mar 23: The Jaiñtia National Council (JNC) has expressed appreciation to the East Jaiñtia Hills district police for their quick and effective response in tracing a young woman who had been missing since March 15, 2026.
The case came to light after the woman’s mother reached out to the JNC. Acting on the complaint, the JNC filed a first information report on March 19 at the Ladrymbai police outpost.
The organisation said with the dedicated efforts of the local police team, under the leadership of the Superintendent of Police, the young woman was located and is now safely en route home.
Acknowledging the commitment of law enforcement officials the JNC also thanked MLA Santa Mary Shylla for her assistance.
While the JNC appreciates the resolution of this case, it highlighted that such incidents stem from the persistent neglect by the state government regarding youth employment issues in Jaiñtia Hills.
The lack of job opportunities forces many young people to leave home in search of work, exposing them to potential risks.
JNC vice president Nangjan Dkhar stated that sustainable employment policies need to be prioritised. “If proper job reservation systems were implemented, our youth would not face these dangers,” he asserted.
The JNC cautioned job seekers, advocating that parents guide their children in making informed career choices.
The organisation reiterated that under its “Save Jaiñtia Mission” launched in 2024, it had submitted five key demands to the government, one of which is to enact a policy ensuring job reservation in private and industrial sector for local youths.
The JNC stated reaffirmed that if this demand had been honoured, incidents like this could have been prevented. “It is now high time for the Government to fulfill our demands and secure the future of our youths, so that such painful experiences do not occur again,” Dkhar said.
