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{{Infobox military conflict
| conflict = Insurgency in Meghalaya
| partof = [[Insurgency in Northeast India]]
| image = File:India_Meghalaya_locator_map.svg
| caption = Map of Meghalaya
| date = 1996 – 2020
| place = [[Meghalaya]]
| result = * Partial demobilization of various groups
* Peace talks with rebel groups and violence reduction in the area<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eurasiareview.com/09042019-india-tense-peace-in-assam-analysis/|title=India: Tense Peace In Assam – Analysis|work=Eurasia Review|access-date=2019-09-23}}</ref>
| combatant1 ={{flag|India|size=22px}} '''Supported by:''' {{flagicon|Bangladesh}} [[Bangladesh]]
| combatant2 = {{hlist|[[Hynniewtrep Achik Liberation Council|HALC]]| [[Hynniewtrep National Special Red Army|HNSRA]]| [[Retrieval Indigenous Unified Front|RIUF]]| [[Achik Matgrik Liberation Army|AMLA]]| [[Garo National Liberation Army|GNLA]]| [[Achik National Volunteers Council|ANVC]]| ANVC Rimpu Marak| [[United Liberation Front of Assam|ULFA]]| [[A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok|ASAK]]| [[Achik Matgrik Elite Force|AMEF]]|[[A’chik Revolutionary Front|ARF]]| [[United A’chik Liberation Army|UALA]]| [[Liberation of Achik Elite Force|LAEF]]| [[Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council|HNLC]]| [[People’s Liberation Front of Meghalaya|PLF-M]]| [[Hajong United Liberation Army|HULA]]|[[Achik National Security Defence|ANSD]]|[[Atong Liberation Army|ALA]]|[[United Achik National Front|UANF]]<ref name=SoPR/><ref name=LjA/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/states/meghalaya/terrorist_outfits/index.html|title=Terrorist / Insurgent Groups – Meghalaya|work=SATP|date=15 March 2015|access-date=19 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141230050939/http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/states/meghalaya/terrorist_outfits/index.html|archive-date=30 December 2014|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>}}
| commander1 = {{flagicon|India|size=22px}} [[Shankar Dayal Sharma]] {{flagicon|India|size=22px}} [[K. R. Narayanan]] {{flagicon|India|size=22px}} [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]] {{flagicon|India|size=22px}} [[Pratibha Patil]] {{flagicon|India|size=22px}} [[Pranab Mukherjee]] {{flagicon|India|size=22px}} [[Ram Nath Kovind]] '''Supported by:''' {{flagicon|Bangladesh|size=22px}} [[Abdur Rahman Biswas]] {{flagicon|Bangladesh|size=22px}} [[Shahabuddin Ahmed]] {{flagicon|Bangladesh|size=22px}} [[A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury]] {{flagicon|Bangladesh|size=22px}} [[Muhammad Jamiruddin Sircar]] {{flagicon|Bangladesh|size=22px}} [[Iajuddin Ahmed]] {{flagicon|Bangladesh|size=22px}} [[Zillur Rahman]] {{flagicon|Bangladesh|size=22px}} [[Abdul Hamid (politician)|Abdul Hamid]]
| commander2 = [[Julius Dorphang]] (HNLC) {{POW}} [[William Sangma]] (ACAK) {{POW}} Pollendro Marak (PLF-M)<ref name=SoPR/><ref name=LjA/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/27563-police-releases-meghalaya-s-most-wanted-list-announces-cash-reward|title=Police releases Meghalaya's most wanted list, announces cash reward|work=Meghalaya Times|date=14 November 2014|access-date=19 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402123947/http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/27563-police-releases-meghalaya-s-most-wanted-list-announces-cash-reward|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
| strength1 = 10,000 Police Personnel
| strength2 = 70 (GNLA)<ref name=Gari/>
| casualties1 = 118 killed<ref name=Zil>{{cite web|url=http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/25745-militancy-related-deaths-triple-in-meghalaya|title=Militancy related deaths triple in Meghalaya|work=Meghalaya Times|date=20 May 2014|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402164925/http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/25745-militancy-related-deaths-triple-in-meghalaya|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
| casualties2 = 339 killed 588 captured <ref name=Zil/>
| casualties3 = 264 [[civilians]] killed<ref name=SoPR/><ref name=Zil/>
}}

The '''Insurgency in Meghalaya''' is a frozen armed conflict between [[India]] and a number of separatist rebel groups which was taking place in the state of [[Meghalaya]]. The Insurgency in Meghalaya is part of the wider [[Insurgency in Northeast India]], and was fueled by demands of the [[Khasi people|Khasi]], [[Synteng]] and [[Garo people]] for a separate state.<ref name=SoPR />

==Background==
The state of [[Meghalaya]] was separated from the state of Assam in 1971, in order to satisfy the [[Khasi people|Khasi]], [[Synteng|Jaintia]] and [[Garo people|Garo]] for a separate state. The decision was initially praised as an example of successful national integration into the wider Indian state.<ref name=SwO>{{cite web|url=http://www.bethanylacina.com/Lacina_IndiaSeparatism_2013.pdf |title=Nationalism and the origins of separatist civil war in India |work=University of Rochester |access-date=18 March 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402133721/http://www.bethanylacina.com/Lacina_IndiaSeparatism_2013.pdf |archive-date=2 April 2015 }}</ref>

This, however, failed to prevent the rise of [[national consciousness]] among the local tribal populations. This later led to a direct confrontation between [[Indian nationalism]] and the newly created Garo and Khasi nationalisms. A parallel rise of [[Insurgency in Northeast India|nationalism]] in the other members of the [[Seven Sister States]] further complicated the situation, resulting in occasional clashes between fellow rebel groups.<ref name=SwO/>

The state wealth distribution system further fueled the rising separatist movements, as funding is practiced through per capita transfers, which largely benefits the leading ethnic group.<ref name=SwO/>

The first militant outfit to emerge in the region was the [[Hynniewtrep Achik Liberation Council]] (HALC), it was formed in 1992, aiming to protect the interests of Meghalaya's indigenous population from the rise of non-tribal ("[[Dkhar]]") immigration.<ref name=SoPR>{{cite web|url=http://www.cdpsindia.org/meghalaya_insurgency.asp|title=Overview: Insurgency & Peace Efforts in Meghalaya|work=CPDS|access-date=26 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205234530/http://cdpsindia.org/meghalaya_insurgency.asp|archive-date=5 February 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

A conflict of interest soon led to a split of HALC into the Garo dominated [[Achik Matgrik Liberation Army]] (AMLA), and the joint Systeng-Khasi alliance of [[Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council]] (HNLC). However AMLA passed into obscurity, while Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) took its place. The Garo – Khasi drift persisted as HNLC had set up the goal of turning Meghalaya into an exclusively Khasi region, ANVC on the other hand sought out the creation of an independent state in the Garo Hills.<ref name=SoPR/> A small group of Jaintia region who is being claimed a separate state in the name of historical kingdom of "Jaintia Rajya".

A number of non Meghalayan separatist groups have also operated in the region, including the [[United Liberation Front of Assam]] and the [[National Democratic Front of Bodoland]] among others.<ref name=LjA>{{cite web|url=http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/states/meghalaya/terrorist_outfits/plf_m.htm|title=People's Liberation Front of Meghalaya (PLF-M)|work=SATP|date=20 May 2014|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150329033913/http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/states/Meghalaya/terrorist_outfits/plf_m.htm|archive-date=29 March 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

After Mass surrender and disbandment of [[United Liberation Front of Assam|ULFA]] and [[National Democratic Front of Bodoland|NDFB]], insurgency in meghalaya has been finished for good. Most major Garo militants have also either been killed or have surrendered.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/top-ulfa-militant-s-surrender-marks-end-of-insurgency-in-meghalaya-dgp/story-G6zsMqKOvaimvkwfPuXPDK_amp.html|title=Top ULFA militant's surrender marks end of insurgency in Meghalaya: DGP|date=12 November 2020|publisher=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

==Timeline==
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[[File:Meghalaya Most Wanted 2014.jpg|thumb|A 2014 list of Meghalaya's most wanted militants]]
On 9 September 2002, ANVC militants kill 6 policemen, after laying an ambush in the vicinity of Chokpot.<ref name=LowR>{{cite web|url=http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/states/meghalaya/terrorist_outfits/ANVC_tl.htm|title=Incidents and Statements Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC): 1998–2012|work=SATP|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006164211/http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/states/meghalaya/terrorist_outfits/ANVC_tl.htm|archive-date=6 October 2014|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

On 26 September 2003, Indian troops kill 8 ANVC militants in two separate encounters, in the West Garo Hills district.<ref name=LowR/>

On 23 July 2004, ANVC signed an extended ceasefire agreement with the Indian government, while maintaining low level activity. A power vacuum created by the ceasefire lead to the creation of several rebel groups, including [[Retrieval Indigenous Unified Front|RIUF]], [[United A'chik National Front|UANF]], [[Hajong United Liberation Army|HULA]], [[Hynniewtrep National Special Red Army|HNSRA]].<ref name=SoPR/>

On 24 July 2007, HNLC chairman Julius Dorphang surrendered to the authorities after abandoning the faction's camp in the Maulvi Bazar district of [[Bangladesh]], four other rebels accompanied Dorphang in his decision.<ref name=SoPR/>

On 12 October 2008, policemen shot and killed top PLF-M commander Pollendro Marak, in the aftermath of an encounter in the area of the Boganol village, East Garo Hills.<ref name=LjA/>

On 10 December 2010, four GNLA rebels were killed five were detained in a clash with police officers that took place in the East Garo Hills district.<ref name=Gari/>

On 5 April 2011, GNLA killed 5 migrant coal miners and injured another in the Goka coal dumping area South Garo Hills district.<ref name=Gari/>

On 9 August 2011, 4 GNLA militants were slain, including a senior commander, following a police operation. The events took place in the Bolkengre village, East Khasi Hills district.<ref name=Gari/>

On 9 August 2012, security forces arrested 5 GNLA separatists in Resubelpara, North Garo Hills district, as the militants were extorting money from a local citizen.<ref name=Gari>{{cite web|url=http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/states/meghalaya/terrorist_outfits/GNLA.HTM|title=Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA)|work=SATP|date=20 May 2014|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150510185929/http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/states/Meghalaya/terrorist_outfits/GNLA.htm|archive-date=10 May 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

On 2 April 2014, the UALA, ASAK, LAEF, ANLCA and ANCA militant factions united under the name of [[A’chik Revolutionary Front]], the group aims to create a separate Garoland State in the Garo Hills area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/24697-five-militant-outfits-unite-to-form-a-chik-revolutionary-front|title=Five militant outfits unite to form A'chik Revolutionary Front|work=Meghalaya Times|date=2 April 2014|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402144245/http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/24697-five-militant-outfits-unite-to-form-a-chik-revolutionary-front|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

On 1 May 2014, a GNLA training officer was killed in the aftermath of an army raid on a GNLA camp in the area of [[Chokpot]], IED and communication equipment was also confiscated. A heavily injured UALA cadre was detained in a separate incident.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/25014-gnla-s-senior-trainer-killed-camp-busted|title=GNLA's senior trainer killed, camp busted|work=Meghalaya Times|date=1 May 2014|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402105049/http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/25014-gnla-s-senior-trainer-killed-camp-busted|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

On 20 May 2014, in the aftermath of a police raid 5 UALA militants were killed and one policeman was injured, a weaponry cache was also recovered.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/25252-5-uala-militants-killed-in-pre-dawn-strike-by-egh-police|title=5 UALA militants killed in pre-dawn strike by EGH police|work=Meghalaya Times|date=20 May 2014|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402091128/http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/25252-5-uala-militants-killed-in-pre-dawn-strike-by-egh-police|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

Between 8–17 July 2014, authorities detained 14 ASAK guerillas in the areas of [[Williamnagar]], Soksan and [[Rongjeng]], weapons, SIM cards, ammunition and demand notes were also seized.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/25949-9-asak-cadres-nabbed-in-williamnagar-arms-and-ammunition-recovered|title=9 ASAK cadres nabbed in Williamnagar, arms and ammunition recovered|work=Meghalaya Times|date=8 July 2014|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402155611/http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/25949-9-asak-cadres-nabbed-in-williamnagar-arms-and-ammunition-recovered|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/26068-asak-suffers-another-blow-as-five-more-cadres-nabbed|title=ASAK suffers another blow as five more cadres nabbed|work=Meghalaya Times|date=18 July 2014|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402174511/http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/26068-asak-suffers-another-blow-as-five-more-cadres-nabbed|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

On 28 August 2014, police recovered the bodies of 4 previously kidnapped, civilians, in the Oragitok village, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/editorial/26721-meghalaya-another-manipur-and-nagaland-in-making-as-insurgency-ravages|title=Meghalaya another Manipur and Nagaland in making as Insurgency ravages|work=Meghalaya Times|date=28 August 2014|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402115009/http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/editorial/26721-meghalaya-another-manipur-and-nagaland-in-making-as-insurgency-ravages|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

On 13 September 2014, a shootout between members of GNLA and AMEF led to the death of 4 GNLA rebels, in the Bolmaram jungle, East Garo Hills.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/26930-4-gnla-militants-killed-in-fratricidal-encounter-with-amef|title=4 GNLA militants killed in fratricidal encounter with AMEF|work=Meghalaya Times|date=13 September 2014|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402164626/http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/26930-4-gnla-militants-killed-in-fratricidal-encounter-with-amef|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

On 24 September 2014, the heads of the [[Achik National Volunteers Council|ANVC]] rebel group and the ANVC Rimpu Marak splinter faction signed a peace accord with the government of Meghalaya. The agreement enhances the autonomy for the Garo Hills Autonomous District and includes financial aid, which will facilitate the socio-economic and educational development of the area. In return the rebels agreed to disband within the period of three months.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Two-Meghalaya-insurgent-groups-sign-peace-pact/articleshow/43346605.cms|title=Two Meghalaya insurgent groups sign peace pact|work=Times of India|date=24 September 2014|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927045443/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Two-Meghalaya-insurgent-groups-sign-peace-pact/articleshow/43346605.cms|archive-date=27 September 2014|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

On 22 October 2014, security forces detained 6 ULFA rebels in the village of Pedaldoba, [[Tikrikilla]], Menghalaya, six pistols, two grenades and 20 rounds of ammunition were also confiscated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/27403-6-ulfa-cadres-caught-in-joint-army-police-operations-in-wgh|title=6 ULFA cadres caught in joint Army – Police operations in WGH|work=Meghalaya Times|date=22 October 2014|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402172440/http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/27403-6-ulfa-cadres-caught-in-joint-army-police-operations-in-wgh|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

On 25 November 2014, authorities arrested [[A’chik National Cooperative Army|ACAK]] commander William A Sangma along with a fellow guerrilla in the Tirupur district of Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/27861-meghalaya-police-nabs-anca-chief-from-tamil-nadu|title=Meghalaya police nabs ANCA chief from Tamil Nadu|work=Meghalaya Times|date=25 November 2014|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304043427/http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/27861-meghalaya-police-nabs-anca-chief-from-tamil-nadu|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

On 7 December 2014, security forces uncovered an [[Achik Matgrik Elite Force|AMEF]] camp in the village of Papara Abri, East Garo Hills. Approximately 20 militants escaped into the jungle, as police seized explosives, radio sets, pistols and documentation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/28027-amef-camp-busted-in-egh-arms-ammo-and-documents-recovered|title=AMEF camp busted in EGH, arms, ammo and documents recovered|work=Meghalaya Times|date=7 December 2014|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402135757/http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/28027-amef-camp-busted-in-egh-arms-ammo-and-documents-recovered|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

On 18 December 2014, the Indian military killed two [[United A’chik Liberation Army|UALA]] fighters in the village of Thanti Pick Hills, Goalpara district, Assam.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/28182-2-uala-cadres-slain-in-encounter|title=2 UALA cadres slain in encounter|work=Meghalaya Times|date=19 December 2014|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402095236/http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/28182-2-uala-cadres-slain-in-encounter|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

On 16 February 2015, 4 [[Garo National Liberation Army]] and 2 [[A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok|ASAK]] cadres surrendered at an East Garo Hills police station, 5 weapons and over 100 rounds of ammunition were also transferred.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/28795-4-gnla-2-asak-cadres-surrender-to-egh-police|title=4 GNLA, 2 ASAK cadres surrender to EGH police|work=Meghalaya Times|date=16 February 2015|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402114324/http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/28795-4-gnla-2-asak-cadres-surrender-to-egh-police|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

On 2 March 2015, a bomb blast wounded two petrol pump employees in the West Khasi Hills district, the owner of the pump had previously fallen victim of extortion attempts by GNLA militants.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/28969-militants-attack-petrol-pump-at-shallang-injure-two|title=Militants attack petrol pump at Shallang, injure two|work=Meghalaya Times|date=2 March 2015|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402130341/http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/28969-militants-attack-petrol-pump-at-shallang-injure-two|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

On 5 March 2015, 10 members of the [[Achik Matgrik Elite Force|AMEF]] were nabbed in connection with illegal arms trade operations in the West and North Garo Hills.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/component/content/article/2-uncategorised/29005-woman-among-10-arms-traders-arrested-in-garo-hills|title=Woman among 10 arms traders arrested in Garo Hills|work=Meghalaya Times|date=5 March 2015|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402182149/http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/component/content/article/2-uncategorised/29005-woman-among-10-arms-traders-arrested-in-garo-hills|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

On 10 March 2015, a joint ULFA – GNLA ambush resulted in the deaths of 4 policemen in Panda Reserve, [[Rongara]], South Garo Hills, Menghalaya.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Ulfa-assisted-GNLA-in-Meghalaya-ambush/articleshow/46532873.cms|title=Ulfa assisted GNLA in Meghalaya ambush|work=Times of India|date=12 March 2015|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318220200/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Ulfa-assisted-GNLA-in-Meghalaya-ambush/articleshow/46532873.cms|archive-date=18 March 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

On 18 March 2015, the government of Meghalaya sanctioned the creation of a new counter insurgency battalion, known as [[Special Force 10]], the unit will receive, riot management, jungle and urban warfare training.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/29184-special-force-10-raised-to-counter-insurgency|title='Special Force 10' raised to counter insurgency|work=Meghalaya Times|date=18 March 2015|access-date=18 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402142608/http://meghalayatimes.info/index.php/front-page/29184-special-force-10-raised-to-counter-insurgency|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

On 18 February 2018, NCP candidate Jonathone N Sangma and his two security guards, and the driver were killed in an IED attack.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Zahan |first1=Syeda Ambia |title=Meghalaya NCP leader Jonathone Sangma killed; 43-year-old was to contest polls from Williamnagar-Politics News , Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/politics/meghalaya-ncp-leader-jonathone-sangma-killed-43-year-old-was-to-contest-polls-from-williamnagar-4357181.html |access-date=2 June 2022 |work=Firstpost |publisher=[[CNN-News18]] |date=19 February 2018 |language=en}}</ref>

On 24 February 2018, Sohan D Shira, the Chief of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) killed in an encounter with Meghalaya Police's task force commando.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Choudhury |first1=Ratandip |title=Most Wanted Meghalaya Terrorist Shot Dead In Encounter With Police |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/most-wanted-meghalaya-terrorist-killed-in-encounter-1816680 |access-date=2 June 2022 |work=NDTV |publisher=[[NDTV]] |date=24 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Laitphlang |first1=David |title=Meghalaya's most wanted militant Sohan D Shira killed in police encounter |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/most-wanted-meghalaya-militant-sohan-d-shira-killed-in-police-encounter/story-vBpDqrAQiMyWiyNOZD5J0L.html |access-date=2 June 2022 |work=Hindustan Times |publisher=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=24 February 2018 |language=en}}</ref>

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