SHILLONG, Nov 24: The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organizations (CoMSO) has called on the state government to urgently restrict the influx of people from West Bengal and Assam, citing concerns over security, public order, and protection of citizens’ rights in the wake of disturbances related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in those states.

In a statement issued on Monday, CoMSO Chairman and HYC President Roy Kupar Synrem said the situation required “swift statutory action” from the authorities.

He urged the government to invoke appropriate legal provisions to regulate and, where necessary, temporarily restrict the entry of individuals into Meghalaya until thorough verification and risk assessment procedures are completed. The organization also demanded mandatory registration, identity checks, and proper documentation for all persons entering from SIR-affected regions.

Additionally, CoMSO called for the deployment of police personnel and district administration staff at key entry points, empowered to enforce compliance with all applicable laws. Synrem further recommended activating emergency coordination mechanisms to assess security implications and directing Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police, and border management authorities to maintain heightened vigilance.

He also pressed for the government to issue a formal notification outlining the administrative measures being taken, their legal basis, and expectations for public cooperation. Coordination with authorities in West Bengal and Assam, he added, would be crucial to obtaining verified information and preventing undocumented movement into Meghalaya.

“Inaction risks administrative failure, jeopardizing internal security,” Synrem warned. “This is a matter of public safety—Meghalaya expects firm, lawful action.”

While no related incidents have been reported within Meghalaya so far, CoMSO emphasized the need for proactive measures to avert potential disturbances.