India, Jan. 15 -- A Meghalaya-based group has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to step in and address what it calls a "serious humanitarian and constitutional crisis" in the Garo Hills region, allegedly caused by illegal migrants from Bangladesh.

The Garoland State Movement Committee (GSMC), which advocates for the division of Meghalaya, said the recent killing of a tribal youth, Dilseng M. Sangma, highlights a serious concern.

The attack, carried out by a group mainly consisting of migrants from Bangladesh and parts of Assam, underscores the growing challenges faced by indigenous communities in the northeast.

In a letter to the Prime Minister dated January 13, 2026, GSMC claimed Sangma's death highlighted significant lapses in...