Shillong, April 13: Former MLA Esmatur Mominin on Monday surrendered before police in Nongpoh after remaining absconding in connection with the recent law and order disturbances in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills region.
Mominin had been on the run since violence and unrest erupted ahead of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections last month.
According to officials, the controversy dates back to March 9, when Mominin arrived at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Tura to file his nomination for the GHADC polls. His presence triggered tensions at the DC office premises, which quickly escalated into a law and order situation.
Later the same day, he allegedly delivered an inflammatory speech at Chibinang, further aggravating the situation and leading to widespread chaos in parts of Garo Hills.
Following these incidents, the situation deteriorated significantly, prompting authorities to cancel the GHADC elections amid security concerns.
Police sources confirmed that Mominin had been evading arrest since then.
Further details regarding the charges against him and the next course of legal action are awaited.
