The Hynñiewtrep Integrated Territorial Organization (HITO) today said that the action of gun wavers in Mawlai on Independence Day was a result of an ‘emotional overflow’.
“There is absolutely no terrorist in Meghalaya, PERIOD. The so called ‘dramatic’ action by the enthused youths was only the result of an emotional outflow to vent out utter frustration, angst and pain at the inhuman act of the police who gleefully made a ‘martyr’ of a former rebel living a quiet life by gunning him down in cold blood in the wee hours of Friday morning,” HITO in a statement said.
HITO stated that the ex-HNLC leader, Cherishterfield Thangkhiew led more of a normal life than any other person after reuniting with his loving family who he’d been separated from for decades.
The organisation also said they are shocked by the remarks made by Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala.
“We condemn this foolish and careless statement by such a so-called senior public leader. If Surjewala or his party needs further clarity or a character certificate on our brave hearted youths, he can simply ask leader of opposition Dr Mukul Sangma or the President of the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee Dr. Celestine Lyngdoh. It would be double education for him since in the process he will also get to acquaint himself with our Garo brethren as well,” the organisation said.
