: Meghalaya government has set up a dedicated anti-terror squad (ATS) to specifically deal with terrorism-related cases in the state.

Its temporary office was inaugurated at the Police Headquarters by the Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday in presence of Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong.

Sangma also chaired the two-day Superintendents of Police and Commandants (SsP-COs) Conference which discussed various issues revolving around the need to further strengthen the police force in the state.

Addressing media persons after the meeting, Tynsong said that the ATS is a dedicated team headed by the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) and will be responsible for handling terror-related threats, including bomb threats and suspicious elements, within the st

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