The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC), a pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) organisation, has urged the Meghalaya government to intensify entry checks at all state borders, citing concerns over a reported influx of people from West Bengal and Assam during ongoing electoral roll revisions in those states.
HYC president Roy Kupar Synrem said the organisation is “deeply concerned about the unregulated movement of individuals into the state,” warning that such inflows could threaten public safety, internal security, and the legal rights of Meghalaya residents. He called for “urgent and firm intervention” by authorities.
Synrem emphasised that the Meghalaya government is legally empowered to regulate entry and enforce verification measures, cautioning that any delay may amount to administrative failure. The organisation demanded the use of legal provisions to regulate or temporarily restrict entry until thorough verification and risk assessment are completed.
The HYC’s recommendations include mandatory registration and identity verification of individuals coming from areas affected by the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, deployment of police personnel and district officials at major entry points, and activation of emergency coordination mechanisms involving deputy commissioners, superintendents of police, and border management units. It also called for a formal government notification outlining the legal and administrative framework.
The group further highlighted the need for interstate coordination with West Bengal and Assam to prevent undocumented movement, noting that West Bengal and Assam are currently conducting electoral roll revisions. According to records, 46 Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended in Meghalaya for illegal entry in 2025.
HYC described the situation as a “serious issue of public safety and legal responsibility,” urging the state government to act swiftly, decisively, and strictly within the law.
