Shillong, Sep 7: The family members of ex-HNLC militant, Cherish S Thangkhiew has asked the government what was the reason for eliminating him on August 13, when police raided his residence at Mawlai, Kynton Massar.
“As a family we are very saddened and asked why this has to happen to us,†the younger brother of Thangkhiew, Granary Star Thangkhiew said while speaking at the rally organised by Sur Eh Rngiew Ki Nong Malki at Malki Ground on Tuesday.
He also expressed his happiness that various groups from all over Khasi and Jaintia Hills have lent their support to the family in their fight to get justice.
“What is the reason behind the killing my elder brother? Is there anything behind that you did want him to face the law,†Thangkhiew asked.
Meanwhile, member of Sur ki Nong Mawlai Donboklang Kharlyngdoh informed that next week there are plans to hold a bigger rally to demand justice for the slain HNLC militant.
Later, members of the Sur Eh Rngiew Ki Nong Malki organised a candle light vigil in memory of the former HNLC general secretary.