CCIB to issue 'quit notice' to NBCC

Shillong, Mar 24: Five NGOs under the Coordination Committee on International Border (CCIB) have asked the National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC) to stop border fencing before March 26.

A CCIB meeting between top leaders of KSU, FKJGP, SSSS, HNYF and Federal Council of Ri-War Mihngi and War Jaintia (FCRWMWJ) yesterday decided to issue a 'quit notice' to the NBCC and the concerned contractors if fencing was not complete within the 'deadline'.

''We will ask the NBCC to leave the state if they fail to meet our demand,'' CCIB spokesman GH Kharshanlor said.

The NBCC has been continuing activities including earthwork and laying of foundation for erection of border fence in Huroi near Umkiang, Jaintia Hills, he alleged.

The CCIB spokesman also accused the Corporation of openly violating the directives of the state government to keep the fencing work in abeyance till the issue was resolved.

However, he informed that the CCIB is awaiting response from the state regarding the date of a second visit to Nongjri and Pyrdiwah to assess the problem faced by land owners due to the proposed fencing work.

UNI