DGP cautions people against payments to HNLC & GNLA
Many get extortion notes from banned organisations
Shillong, Mar 23: DGP LR Bishnoi has warned of action against those who pay to HNLC & GNLA.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the DGP said the people should refrain from any kind of payment to any persons/organizations.
“The payment to such outfit(s) will attract the provision of Sections 11, 13 & 17 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 as well as Section 4 of Prevention of Money Laundering Act and Section 109 IPC. They should report such unlawful demands to the police for necessary action, for which their name and credentials will be kept confidential.
The DGP said many people have been served extortion notes by the ‘banned organisations such as Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA)” etc. through various Social Media Sites/Apps (WhatsApp/Telegram/SMS etc’).
According to the police chief, it is imperative for every citizen to understand that providing financial support to banned organisations, directly or indirectly, is a serious offence under the law. “Such support not only fuels illegal and anti-national activities but also endangers the lives of innocent individuals and undermines the stability of our society. Engaging in any financial transaction with such unlawful entities not only violates the law but also undermines our collective efforts to safeguard our nation against terrorism and unlawful activities”, the DGP added.
In view of the above, the Meghalaya Police Department hereby cautions the general public to refrain from any kind of payment to any persons/organizations. The payment to such outfit(s) will attract the provision of Sections 11, 13 & 17 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 as well as Section 4 of Prevention of Money Laundering Act and Section 109 IPC. They should report such unlawful demands to the police for necessary action, for which their Name and Credential will be kept confidential.
