SHILLONG: Deputy Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Prestone Tynsong, has informed that the State Government will soon intensify awareness programmes on the newly enacted laws across the state, including remote areas and different villages in the state.
Speaking to the media, Tynsong said that the government will strengthen training programmes and other awareness initiatives to ensure that citizens understand the provisions of various laws, whether enacted by the Government of India or the State Government.
He said the Police Department will play an important role in conducting these awareness programmes, as better understanding of laws among citizens is essential for effective implementation.
On police recruitment, the Deputy Chief Minister informed that the state has recently recruited around 3,000 new police personnel. He added that more than 1,000 vacancies still exist, and the Police Recruitment Board is currently examining the vacant posts.
He said that the vacant positions are expected to be advertised in the coming months, providing opportunities for young aspirants to apply for recruitment.
On the issue of people being detected along the international border, particularly in uninhabited areas, Tynsong said that the State Government recently held discussions with the Border Security Force (BSF) to address the matter.
He explained that there are challenges during the process of pushing back suspected illegal entrants, as there have been instances where the border authorities from Bangladesh have refused to accept certain individuals, claiming that they are not their citizens.
The Deputy Chief Minister said that while strict adherence to legal procedures can make the process time-consuming, security forces attempt to send back those found trying to enter India illegally.
However, he pointed out that difficulties arise when the receiving authorities refuse to accept the individuals. He added that after verification of documents and records, if it is established that they are from Bangladesh, the authorities are required to accept them.
Tynsong said such challenges continue to exist along the border, but efforts are being made through coordination with concerned agencies to resolve these issues.
