Shillong ( Meghalaya ), March 21: Two more persons were detained today in connection with the IED blast case in Ri Bhoi .
In a statement ,Ri Bhoi SP Jagpal Singh Dhanoa said that with reference to Nongpoh PS case no.25 (3)24 u/s 120B/121A IPC r/w Sec 10/13/18 UA(P) Act and Sec 5/6 Explosives substance Act, two more persons have been detained by Ri-Bhoi police and during their interrogation of and of several others, it has come to light that proscribed outfit HNLC is indulging in brain washing of innocent youth by unleashing vicious propaganda with an objective to keep their extortion industry running.
SP Dhanoa also added that police is also investigating if any financial contributions were/are made to the banned outfit,
The SP also warned that any person having association of any kind will be questioned and legal liability will be fixed under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.
The statement also informed that one more case has also been registered regarding hoisting of HNLC flag on National Highway in Ri Bhoi district in August 2023 vide Nongpoh PS case no. 28(3) 24 u/s 120B/121A IPC r/w Sec 10/13 UA(P)Act.
The statement added that all nefarious activities of HNLC are being conducted through social media and VOIP platforms. and therefore, all are advised that if they get any contact/call from HNLC they are to immediately inform the police and block the profile/number making contact.
Police also released one video of conversation between HNLC military commander Sanbor Pala and the main accused in Ri Bhoi IED blast recovery case.
