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The death of Cherishterfield Thangkhiew has caused upheaval in which north-eastern state?
A)
Meghalaya
B)
Nagaland
C)
Uttar Pradesh
D)
Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Meghalaya


HNLC Crisis : After the death of Cherishterfield Thangkhiew, a former militant of the outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), during a police operation, Shillong witnessed arson, stone pelting, and vandalism on August 15, 2021, and has been put under curfew till August 18, 2021.
 
Meghalaya’s Home Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on August 15, 2021, resigned and called for a judicial probe to uncover the truth behind the killing of Thangkhiew of the HNLC during a police operation on August 13.
 
Amid the unrest, the Meghalaya government has suspended internet services for 72 hours in four districts, East Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills, South-West Khasi Hills, and Ri-Bhoi district beginning from 6 pm on August 15, 2021.

Published On : August 17, 2021
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