Shillong: The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has strongly denied allegations linking two individuals to its operations amid claims of extortion activities across Meghalaya. General Secretary Sainkupar Nongtraw dismissed reports identifying Synshar Khymdeit and Wallamjingsuk Barim as area collectors for the outfit, labelling the allegations as a calculated attempt to damage the organisation’s reputation.
Nongtraw demanded immediate police action against Synshar Khymdeit, calling for his arrest and a thorough investigation. He criticised the circulation of unverified accusations through media channels, stating that it was unjustified without proper investigation.
The HNLC leadership pointed to a crucial development from July 2023, when Meghalaya Police confirmed that letterheads bearing the organisation’s name were counterfeit. Nongtraw argued that this undermines current allegations being recycled through anonymous sources.
The organisation revealed internal intelligence suggesting that former members are exploiting Synshar Khymdeit’s identity for personal financial gain. Nongtraw highlighted irregularities in document formatting that contradict established organisational protocols.
The HNLC leadership raised serious concerns about the potential involvement of security agencies in orchestrating the controversy. Nongtraw suggested that the situation bears hallmarks of a manufactured intelligence operation designed to perpetuate negative perceptions of the organisation among the public.
The statement criticised law enforcement agencies for handling the matter through media outlets instead of conducting thorough investigations. HNLC officials accused authorities of exploiting public fears to advance political agendas while avoiding proper investigative procedures.
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