Police Tighten Border Security in South West Garo Hills After Arrests

Shillong: South West Garo Hills police beefed up border surveillance. They arrested six Bangladeshi nationals near Zikzak who previously lived in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Surat. Superintendent of Police Vikash Varma confirmed the arrests during a press event. Seven people total went into custody. Varma said, "The overall security situation remains under control." He ruled out any militant activity in the region.

Officers also target small-scale drug peddling. They seized 2,000 Yaba tablets and arrested two people under the NDPS Act. Crimes against minors stay a major headache. Police run awareness drives to explain the POCSO Act in schools and markets to combat teenage pregnancies and sexual assault.

Deputy Commissioner Anendya Raajsshre highlighted gaps in public services since taking charge in January. She targets maternal health by cutting down home births in areas like Mellon, Zikzak, and Salmanpara. Poor mobile signals hinder these efforts. The administration is pushing women toward institutional care.

Schools report high dropout rates. Officials are now tracking students to push them back into classrooms or open schooling. Teachers face heat for meal irregularities under the PM POSHAN scheme. The Education Department must submit a report on poor exam performance by year end.

Farmers struggle to sell crops. The government is forming cooperatives to help growers aggregate produce. New millet and honey processing plants aim to boost value. Women’s groups are expanding poultry and piggery work. Officials promise to keep pushing these fixes through regular departmental reviews.