Meghalaya groups defy restrictions, hit streets in protest in Shillong

Five pressure groups in Meghalaya defied orders restricting the gathering of four or more people by hitting the streets of State capital Shillong to launch a mission to “save” the Hynniewtrep people.

Hynniewtrep refers to seven sub-tribes of the Khasi community.

“Five organisations have come together to launch the Save Hynniewtrep Mission from today (November 1). We informed the government about the mission and our determination to intensify the movement until our demands are met,” Roykupar Synrem, one of the leaders of the movement said.