Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday said changing circumstances in neighbouring Bangladesh have begun to influence security dynamics in the region.
Addressing reporters, Sangma cautioned that the situation across the border is no longer the same and hinted at emerging activities that could affect stability.
“I don’t want to go into too much detail because it concerns national security, but various developments across the border are altering the overall scenario,” he said.
The chief minister acknowledged sporadic “militant-like” activities within the state but noted that such incidents often resemble small-time criminal operations rather than organised insurgency.
“Many times, what initially appears to be a militant group turns out to be dacoits or petty thieves,” he added.
He also clarified that earlier comments by DGP Idashisha Nongrang on possible regrouping of militants had been misinterpreted, leading to unnecessary speculation.
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The DGP had said police were closely monitoring reports of recruitment attempts, though no concrete evidence of organised regrouping has emerged so far.
“Intelligence inputs come in every day. We verify them thoroughly before drawing conclusions. The situation remains sensitive primarily because of developments in Bangladesh, and we are keeping a very close watch,” Sangma said.
His remarks follow concerns raised by Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma during a recent State Security Commission meeting about possible militant regrouping in Meghalaya.
