Raphael Warjri

The Honble Governor of Meghalaya, Shri
Phagu Chauhan, met with a delegation led by Dr. K.C. Boro, Ex-MLA,
and former Minister of Meghalaya, today at Raj Bhavan, Shillong. During
the meeting Dr. Boro discussed and briefed the Hon’ble Governor about
a grave incident involving the sexual assault of two minor tribal girls
belonging to the Koch community, which occurred on April 16, 2024, in
Ampati, South West Garo Hills District.
Accompanied by members of the Meghalaya Koch Women Welfare
Association (MKWWA), Dr. Boro expressed deep concern over the
incident and submitted a memorandum to the Hon’ble Governor. The
victims have demanded compensation of 10 lakh rupees, the maximum
amount allowed under the Victim Compensation Scheme 2022. The
Hon’ble Governor attentively listened to their grievances and assured
them of his support and commitment to justice for the victims.
In a compassionate gesture, the Hon’ble Governor announced an
immediate financial assistance of 50,000 rupees from his discretionary
grant to a victim of this heinous crime. The meeting also addressed
broader issues affecting the aggrieved communities of the region.
The Governor emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety and
security of all citizens, particularly women and children, and reiterated
the need for stringent measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
He assured Dr. Boro and the delegation that the matter would be taken
up with the relevant authorities for immediate action.