Make use of Meghalaya's peace for sustained development: Roy

Unfurling the tri-colour at the 70th Republic Day celebration in Meghalaya, Governor Tathagata Roy Saturday hailed the state's law and order situation and urged the people to make the most of it to ensure sustained peace and development.

In his address to a gathering at the Polo Ground here, Roy said the law and order situation and the overall internal security arrangements have significantly improved in the state.

The governor, who addressed the gathering after unfurling the tri-colour and inspecting the parade, urged the people to shun violence and resort to solving problems through meaningful dialogues and engagements as violence is never the way out for any problem.

He said the government is laying special emphasis on the safety and security of women and children and the state has issued instructions to expedite investigation into cases relating to the matters.

Roy also paid homage to freedom fighters from the state namely, U Tirot Sing (Khasi), U Kiang Nangbah ...