Hunger strike: MHRC calls for report on alleged ‘harassment’ of lady activist
Human rights panel asks SP to appear on June 20
Shillong, June 11: The Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC), Shillong, has called for a detailed report from the Director General of Police, Meghalaya on the incident that occurred on June 9 at the Additional Secretariat parking lot where Bindas Syiem was staging a peaceful hunger strike. The Commission has also directed Rituraj Ravi, IPS, Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong, to appea before the Commission on June 20.
High Court of Meghalaya Advocate ,Enlang Sawian filed a complaint against the East Khasi Hills police chief with MHRC and the Meghalaya State Commission for Women for trying to take Syiem out of the hunger strike venue.
According to the complaint, on June 9 around 12.30 am,armed male police officers from the Special Operation Team, led by the SP entered the protest site at the Additional Parking lot, Secretariat without the presence of a female police officer or an Executive Magistrate.
Another allegation by the Advocate was that the SP who forcefully entered the area was in an inebriated state.
When contacted, the SP said he is drafting a statement regarding the matter.
Syiem ends fast
Umden resident Syiem, who is fighting for Nongpoh-Umden-Sonapur, ended her fasting on Tuesday.
The indefinite strike was called off after getting assurance from Deputy Chief Minister-in-charge PWD ( Roads) Prestone Tynsong for the reconstruction of Nongpoh-Umden-Sonapur road.
The government also handed over a letter regarding the construction of the road to Syiem.
