GNLA chief Sohan D Shira killed by police in Meghalaya's East Garo Hills

Commander in Chief of GNLA Sohan D Shira has reportedly been shot dead in an encounter with the the security forces in Samanda block in East Garo hills on Saturday.

Police sources in Meghalaya have confirmed the incident. Sohan was shot dead at around 11:50 am at Dobu A’chakpek during an encounter with the Garo Hills Police.

East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner said that there are reports and police team has been sent to the spot for further verification.

Earlier, GNLA’s Commander-in-Chief, Sohan D Shira stated that they are not against India or the Indian constitution and the only thing they want is ‘Garoland’, a separate state. They will give up their arms struggle within three days of the formation of the state.

However, following this, there were many encounters where the Garo militant managed to escape but this time the militant leader could not make it and was killed in the encounter.

More details are awaited.