Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma confirmed Monday that the government will operationalize entry-exit points across the state once the Meghalaya Residents Safety & Security Act is amended. Officials aim to use these checkpoints to track outsiders and curb illegal immigration.
Various local groups have demanded these points to bolster border security. Sangma addressed criticism that the government intends to turn these facilities into food courts instead of security stations. He stated, "Entry-exit point-rangko kulianiode sorkari maming neng·nikani dongjawa aro iakode da·al ba knalba kulina man·aigen. Indiba ra·bianide, niamko ra·gatanisa ong·enga aro gipin biaprangoni re·baenggipa manderangko nirokanio, niamrangko ja·rikna man·na nanggen."
The Chief Minister noted that simply building gates will not solve the issue. Officials need a clear legal framework to screen visitors effectively. Tourism Minister Timothy D Shira recently supported the creation of a tourist registration centre at Umpling. Sangma insists that all such infrastructure requires the proper legal backing provided by the upcoming MRSSA revisions to be effective.
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