It is almost a year now since the death of former militant Cherishterfield Thangkhiew in a police raid on his home and the Home Department is taking steps to see that law and order is maintained on the first anniversary.
Recently, local organisations voiced their displeasure over the state government’s delay in releasing the inquiry report into Thangkhiew’s death; the government’s argument is that the report needs to be placed in the Assembly first.
Thangkhiew was shot dead by police in a pre-dawn raid on his home in Mawlai Kynton Massar on August 13, 2021. He was suspected of involvement in the IED blast that rocked Laitumkhrah a few days prior. That attack was claimed by the outlawed Hynñiewtrep National Liberation Council, which Thangkhiew used to lead.
“I don’t foresee that there will be a breach of peace but it is the duty of the government, the police and the citizens to remain vigilant,” Home Minister Lahkmen Rymbui said today.
Meanwhile, on the problem of drugs, the minister congratulated police on their continuous efforts to identify and take necessary action against drug dealers and smugglers.
He expressed hope that the efforts will lead to the dismantling of the whole drug trafficking network.
