Raphael Warjri

Tension mounted in East Jaiñtia Hills District on Thursday following allegations of police action ahead of the scheduled public hearing at Elaka Nongkhlieh on Friday.

Reports claimed that security forces resorted to the use of tear gas shells and lathi charges to disperse people and vehicles in the area, triggering allegations of coercive measures by the government to facilitate the upcoming public hearing.

Critics alleged that the deployment of a heavy police force and the reported use of force reflected an aggressive approach by the authorities, raising concerns over the conduct of the administration in the run-up to the public hearing.

Note: The allegations regarding the use of tear gas and lathi charge should be independently verified or attributed to the source before publication, as they are presented as claims rather than established facts.