Border issues need diplomatic solutions, says min Tynsong

Shillong: Deputy chief minister in-charge of Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong on Friday told the assembly that issues relating to the international border that Meghalaya shares with Bangladesh, particularly concerning crimes committed by Bangladeshi nationals, require comprehensive, collaborative and diplomatic efforts in accordance with the international conventions.
Replying to a call attention notice moved by ruling National People’s Party (NPP) legislator from Sutnga-Saipung Santa Mary Shylla regarding the murder of a man by suspected Bangladeshi nationals at Loomsoski village under Narpuh Elaka, Tynsong said, “Even though, various measures have been initiated to provide security to the people of the border areas, but due to the porous nature of the border, especially in areas which are yet to be fenced, crimes perpetrated by Bangladeshi nationals have been reported from time to time.”