Shillong, Jan. 27 -- Voicing concerns over the rising issue of illegal immigration in Meghalaya, the Garo Omniscience for Ethnic Renaissance and Awakening (GOERA) has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC).
In a letter to Shah, GOERA said the recent influx of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh has raised serious concerns about national security, particularly in the border areas of Meghalaya, such as Gillagora, West Khasi Hills district.
The organisation also highlighted the recent incident involving Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan, who was attacked in Mumbai by a culprit from Bangladesh who entered India illegally through Meghalaya, which highlights the gravity of the situation.
Urging...