7 months ago
Threatening ISIS poster in Meghalaya sparks concern
A scary poster was found in Tura, Meghalaya, telling the Garo people to leave the area by 2027.
The poster said it was from a group called ISIS, but the police think it might be a trick to make people worried.
The police have taken the poster to check it and are trying to find out who did it.
A local leader said everyone should stay calm and work together.
This happened after some fights between different groups in the same area a few weeks ago.
A threatening poster was found in Tura, West Garo Hills, demanding Garos to leave the area by 2027.
The poster claimed to be from ISIS, but its authenticity is doubted by the police.
Meghalaya Cabinet Minister Marcuise N Marak condemned the act and urged people to stay calm and united.
The West Garo Hills police registered a case and are investigating the matter, suspecting it's a deliberate attempt to create anxiety.
This incident follows the lynching of environmental activist Dilseng M. Sangma in the same district earlier this month.
- Who
- Garo community in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya
- What
- Threatening poster demanding Garos to leave the area
- Where
- Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya
- When
- Thursday, January 29
- Why
- Unclear, possibly to create anxiety and disturb law and order
Community Leaders
Police
Poster Authenticity
Community Leaders
Express concern and urge calm, treating the threat seriously.
Police
Investigate the poster's authenticity, suspecting it may be a hoax to create panic.
Key facts
- Location
- Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya
- Date
- Thursday, January 29
- Issuing Group
- Claimed to be from ISIS, but authenticity doubted
- Deadline Mentioned
- 2027
- Response
- Police case registered, poster removed for forensic analysis
- Recent Incident
- Lynching of environmental activist Dilseng M. Sangma
- Arrests
- Eight people arrested in previous incident
Quotes
Senior police officer
A high-ranking officer in the Meghalaya police force
“The poster was issued purportedly by ISIS and carries the name of one Aminur Islam. Investigations are underway to ascertain the origin of the poster and the identity of those behind it.”
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“We are verifying whether the use of the name of an international terror organisation in the poster is intended to mislead people and create panic. A thorough investigation is on.”
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Marcuise Marak
State minister of Meghalaya
“Such threats are unacceptable and aimed at creating fear and disturbing communal harmony. The police have taken cognisance of it, and a case has been registered.”
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