Non-tribals asked to evict Meghalaya's Erpakon village after native was murdered

Non-tribals asked to evict Meghalaya's Erpakon village after native was murdered

After the tragic murder of a native resident, Kyrmen Lyngdoh Nonglait, the Dorbar Pyllun of Erpakon Village in Meghalaya has taken decisive action, issuing a one-month eviction ultimatum to non-tribal residents, mandating local employment in hospitality establishments, and halting the issuance of business no-objection certificates for non-tribals.

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Non-tribals asked to evict Meghalaya's Erpakon village after native was murdered
Story highlights
  • General Body of Erpakon Village in Meghalaya has taken a decisive step to evict all non-tribals currently residing or working within the jurisdiction of the village.
  • The decision comes in the aftermath of the brutal murder of 38-year-old Kyrmen Lyngdoh Nonglait, a native of Erpakon.
  • No-objection certificates (NOC) for non-tribals to establish businesses in the village are halted.

The Dorbar Pyllun (General Body) of Erpakon Village in Meghalaya has taken a decisive step to evict all non-tribals currently residing or working within the jurisdiction of the village.

This decision comes in the aftermath of the brutal murder of 38-year-old Kyrmen Lyngdoh Nonglait, a native of Erpakon. The incident occurred on May 11, when a violent altercation broke out between the victim and a non-tribal laborer employed at the RN Sharma Hotel. The confrontation, which reportedly occurred under the influence of alcohol, resulted in the accused using a plank to strike the victim on the head, leading to severe injuries. Despite medical intervention, Kyrmen Lyngdoh Nonglait tragically succumbed to his injuries.

Following this tragic event, the Dorbar Pyllun of Erpakon has given a one-month ultimatum for all non-tribals to vacate the village. Additionally, the Dorbar has mandated that all hotels and dhabas operating within the Shnong jurisdiction must employ only residents of Erpakon.

M. Thongni, the headman of Erpakon, and Lambor Kharshilot, the General Secretary, emphasized that these measures are essential for preventing further incidents of violence and ensuring the security and well-being of the village's tribal population.

Dorbar Pyllun has also decided not to issue any no-objection certificates (NOC) for non-tribals intending to establish businesses within the village's jurisdiction, effective immediately.

Edited By: sanchayaita roy
Published On: May 22, 2024
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