Shillong, May 28: Five workers of a construction site of the Centrepoint Group in Laitkynsiew village, were assaulted by a group claiming to be from the KSU, on Thursday (May 28)
According to a statement issued by the Centre Point, the injured have been identified as Manish Sharma,Papu Sharma, Raj Kumar Sharma, Mitlis Kumar, and Sorjo Bhumij.
The Centrepoint Group condemned the incident of ‘trespassing, violence, and assault’
The incident was around 2.45 pm at the upcoming resort project site at Laitkynsiew village .
“A group of around 15 youth claiming to be from the KSU entered the project site without permission and proceeded to intimidate and physically assault workers present at the location. During the incident, one carpenter Rajkumar Sharma sustained grievous head injuries and has since been admitted to hospital for medical treatment, said Larsing Sawyan, Managing Director .
“The Centrepoint Group is proud to be a homegrown hospitality brand from Meghalaya that has built its reputation and presence across the country through years of hard work, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. As one of the state’s leading hospitality and infrastructure groups, we have consistently worked towards creating employment opportunities, promoting tourism, and developing world-class infrastructure that brings prestige and economic growth to Meghalaya and its people. Our hospitality and allied businesses together support the livelihoods of a large number of employees and families across the state. As a Group we have over 680 people in our rolls and we take immense pride in being among the largest local employers in the state , while continuing to invest in Meghalaya’s future”, Swayan said.
The Centre Point group viewed the assault not merely as an attack on a private business establishment, but as a direct attack on the fundamental rights of every bonafide Indian citizen — the right to security, livelihood, dignity, and lawful employment.
“An attack on local business houses which have a proven track record of employment and creating infrastructure in rural areas is an attack on the people of Meghalaya . Such acts can only be orchestrated by enemies of the state, eople and groups who dont want to see Meghalaya develop sustainably” , he said.
Photo caption: One of the vehicles in which the attackers came on May 28
