Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has appealed to Bangladesh’s interim government to address the unrest following the destruction of a statue of prominent Khasi freedom fighter U Tirot Sing Syiem in Dhaka. “While the situation in Bangladesh is the internal affair of the people of Bangladesh, we wish the caretaker government to take control of the matter and avoid further loss of life and properties,” said Sangma, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
The incident, which took place at the Indian Cultural Centre, has heightened tensions between the neighboring regions. On Tuesday, protesters targeted the statue of the revered Khasi chief, who fought against British colonial rule.
Videos of the vandalism quickly spread across social media platforms in Meghalaya, prompting widespread condemnation. The Meghalaya government has called for calm and urged the people to maintain peace while expressing their sentiments regarding the incident.