Tension gripped the premises of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council as hundreds of residents from Hima Sohra staged a protest, waving red flags and demanding the Council to issue a sanad to the Syiem chosen by the Hima. Protesters raised slogans against the Executive Committee led by the VPP, questioning its understanding of traditional customs and authority.
After nearly an hour of demonstration, it was learnt that the Executive Committee agreed to invite around 20 representatives from Hima Sohra for discussions. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as talks are expected to address the ongoing standoff between the Council and the Hima.