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Meghalaya CM Calls for Evidence Before Acting on KSU Police Extortion Claims
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 09:18 PM
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The Meghalaya Chief Minister has urged for concrete evidence before taking any action over allegations that the KSU police extorted money from a citizen. The request comes amid growing public scrutiny of police conduct in the state.
The Chief Minister of Meghalaya has publicly stated that any action against the KSU police for alleged extortion will only proceed once verifiable evidence is presented. The allegations claim that officers from the KSU unit demanded money from a local resident, a claim that has sparked outrage among community members.
In a statement released by the state government, the CM emphasized the importance of due process and the need to avoid premature judgments. He urged the police department to conduct a thorough investigation and submit findings that substantiate the accusations.
The move follows a series of complaints lodged by citizens who allege that police officials have engaged in extortion practices. The state’s law enforcement agencies have yet to confirm or deny the specific incidents cited.
The Chief Minister’s call for evidence is expected to influence the pace of any disciplinary measures and may set a precedent for handling similar cases across the state.
In a statement released by the state government, the CM emphasized the importance of due process and the need to avoid premature judgments. He urged the police department to conduct a thorough investigation and submit findings that substantiate the accusations.
The move follows a series of complaints lodged by citizens who allege that police officials have engaged in extortion practices. The state’s law enforcement agencies have yet to confirm or deny the specific incidents cited.
The Chief Minister’s call for evidence is expected to influence the pace of any disciplinary measures and may set a precedent for handling similar cases across the state.