Guwahati, 22nd April: Representatives from the All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) Goalpara unit, along with several other organizations including members of various groups from North Garo Hills (NGH) and the Assam chapter of the Garo Students’ Union (GSU), convened a crucial meeting at Dudhnoi IB on April 21 to address the recent murder of three individuals from Assam in Rongmil, East Garo Hills (EGH).
The victims, who were on a work-related trip, were tragically found murdered on April 17, with their car burnt and bodies allegedly burnt alive and buried in a makeshift grave. This heinous incident sparked tension, prompting residents of Assam to block roads leading to Meghalaya, while social media exacerbated the situation.
In a concerted effort to defuse tensions and foster unity, the meeting urged all parties to await the outcome of the ongoing investigation and refrain from spreading rumors or incendiary content. “Blocking roads or inciting communal tensions will only hinder the investigative process and delay justice. Let us remain united in our call for a fair and impartial investigation,” stated the organization.
Despite the victims having pending criminal cases, their loss was unequivocally condemned, emphasizing the imperative of justice irrespective of ethnicity or community affiliation. The organization stated, “The killing of any human being is a grave offense that must be unequivocally condemned. It is important to note that the victims were individuals with pending criminal cases against them in Assam. However, irrespective of their past actions, the loss of their lives is still a tragedy that warrants condemnation.”
The representatives underscored the importance of avoiding the communalization of the tragedy and called for unity in supporting a fair investigation process, emphasizing that justice must prevail for the victims and their families.
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