Meghalaya: KSU claims 191 without documents; laborers assaulted

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Irked by the government’s delay in implementing the Inner Line Permit (ILP) and the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA), 2016, the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) has intensified its own work permit checks across various areas in the city, pushing back laborers without valid documents.

The checks continued on Tuesday at the JN Stadium in Polo and in several locations in Nongthymmai. According to KSU, about 191 laborers were found without proper and valid documents. Consequently, the KSU halted their work and instructed the laborers to pack up their belongings and leave.

Reports indicate that during the check at the JN Stadium, some workers were allegedly assaulted. Sonu, a technician from Delhi, recounted his experience, stating that all laborers were asked to stand in a queue. While in line, he was assaulted by KSU members, resulting in a chipped tooth. Sonu, who operates a track machine, expressed his intention to abandon the work and return as directed by his company, citing the threat to workers’ safety.

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