FIR against rumour mongers

By Our Reporter

SHILLONG, NOV 21: Former Congress health minister AL Hek on Monday filed an FIR against unknown people who allegedly spread rumour that he is distributing money to people from in and outside his constituency.

Hek, also a legislator representing Pynthorumkhrah constituency, has also asked the police to investigate whether rival political parties are involved in spreading the rumour designed to tarnish his image in the eyes of the public.

In an FIR submitted to East Khasi Hills SP M Kharkrang, Hek informed that some unknown people have spread rumour that he is distributing Rs 5000 to each person not only from his constituency but also to people from outside his constituency.

“The rumour has led 100’s of people from all over the place to my residence and my office from morning till night, which is creating unwanted misunderstanding among people and destabilising my daily works,” he said while adding “This is a completely fraudulent act of some party to tarnish my image in public.”

Hek, who is also the vice president of the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Party (MPCC), urged the police to investigate and look into the matter at the earliest possible.