Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has made a public appeal for calm amid escalating tensions in the state, revealing in a video message that he had received credible information about groups planning to attack his residence and harm his family — but that he chose to remain at home rather than relocate.
According to a press release, the Chief Minister said he was informed that different groups and several individuals were heading toward his residence with the intention of burning his house and attacking his family. Based on this threat assessment, security personnel advised him to move to a safer location as per standard protocol.
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Sangma, however, declined to leave.
"He stated that he chose not to leave his residence and declined the suggestion to move, saying he was not afraid," the press release said.
The Chief Minister used the video message to make a heartfelt appeal to citizens to maintain peace and refrain from violence as tensions continue in the wake of unrest linked to the GHADC election controversy in Garo Hills.