Poster from ISIS warningGaros surfaces in Tura

Meghalaya Police have initiated an investigation after a provocative poster, purportedly pasted by Islamic terrorists surfaced in Tura warning the indigenous Garo communities residing in the plain belt areas of Garo Hills to vacate the areas, triggering concerns over attempts to disturb communal harmony.
The poster purportedly issued in the name of ISIS-K and attributed to an individual identifying himself as Aminur Islam, described as a “Plain Belt Area Commander” was found pasted on an electric pole near the New Tura Matchakolgre Field under West Garo Hills district on Wednesday morning.
A police official said the poster contained a message titled “Warning to Garos”, threatening members of the Garo community and warning them to vacate certain areas of West Garo Hills, including both hill and plain belt regions, by the year 2027. The message claimed that Garos residing in Tura, Phulbari, Rajabala, Tikrikilla, Selsella and Garobadha must leave the area before 2027.
“The incident appeared to be a deliberate attempt by unidentified individuals or groups to create fear and disrupt law and order,” Abraham Sangma, the district police chief of West Garo Hills. Police have registered a case at Araimile Police station, and investigation is underway to identify those behind the pasting and circulation of the poster.
“Strict legal action will be taken against anyone found involved in spreading panic or communal disharmony,” Sangma assured.
Meanwhile, police have appealed to the public to remain calm, avoid spreading rumours or unverified information, and cooperate with the investigation as it progresses. Senior Cabinet Minister Marcuise N Marak has strongly condemned a poster warning Garos to vacate their land.
“Meghalaya has always stood for harmony, mutual respect, and unity among all communities, irrespective of religion or caste, and we remain firmly committed to these values. Such attempts to spread fear and division have no place in our society,” he said.
Marak assured that the district administration of West Garo Hills has been informed and is on the job to take action against those responsible.