Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Refuses to Leave Home Amid Mob Threat

SHILLONG-  Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has said that he refused to leave his residence in Tura despite receiving intelligence about a possible mob attack during the ongoing unrest in the Garo Hills region of the state.

According to reports, security agencies had advised the chief minister to relocate as part of standard safety protocol after information emerged that a group of people was heading towards his residence with the intent of setting it on fire and harming his family.

However, Sangma chose to remain at his residence despite the warning. In a message addressing the situation, he said he was not afraid and urged citizens to maintain peace and avoid acts of violence.

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The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills region, where clashes linked to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections have recently taken place. Violence between tribal and non-tribal groups over the filing of nomination papers reportedly led to fatalities and widespread unrest in the region.

In response to the deteriorating situation, authorities imposed curfew in several districts and suspended mobile internet services in parts of the region to prevent the spread of misinformation and further mobilisation.

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The Meghalaya government has also announced the postponement of the GHADC elections, which were scheduled to be held next month, citing security concerns following the violence.

Sangma appealed to residents to resolve differences through dialogue and maintain communal harmony, stressing that acts of violence and vandalism undermine the region’s stability.

Officials said security forces remain deployed in sensitive areas as the administration continues to monitor the situation in the Garo Hills.