The GNLA has been declared as a “terrorist group” by the Centre. “The Centre has advised the State Government not to hold talks with them (GNLA) as they are still very much active in carrying out violence and illegal activities in Garo Hills,” the Under Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya (in charge political) B Khongwir said in a statement issued here on Monday.
The statement came in the wake of the GNLA’s recent threat of serial blasts in Garo Hills region while expressing “unhappiness” over the Chief Minister’s initiative to hold talks with the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC).
The banned GNLA outfit has threatened to conduct a wave of serial blasts in Garo Hills targeting government institutions and Congress offices in retaliation against Chief Minister Mukul Sangma for allegedly sidelining Garo outfits in talks while preparing the groundwork for peace negotiations with the Khasi outfit HNLC.
The government however said, “It has earlier written to the Central Government the need for holding talks with GNLA and other militant groups in order to rid the State of the scourge of insurgency and ensure that developmental projects do not get stalled.”
"The State Government would like to place on record its genuine commitment for bringing in peace and harmony amongst all sections of the people...," said the statement.
Source: Morung Express
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