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Meghalaya Govt Seeks CBI Clarification on Alleged Temple Inside Shillong Campus
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 01:34 PM
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The Meghalaya government has formally requested the Central Bureau of Investigation to investigate claims that a temple has been constructed within the campus of a university in Shillong.
The Meghalaya government has approached the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking clarification over allegations that a temple has been built within the campus of a university in Shillong.
According to the government’s statement, the alleged construction has raised concerns about the use of educational premises for religious purposes, potentially violating state regulations.
The request to the CBI was made in a formal letter sent to the agency’s headquarters, urging an investigation into the matter and a determination of whether any legal or administrative breaches have occurred.
The outcome of the inquiry could impact campus governance and set a precedent for handling similar disputes between educational institutions and religious activities in the state.
According to the government’s statement, the alleged construction has raised concerns about the use of educational premises for religious purposes, potentially violating state regulations.
The request to the CBI was made in a formal letter sent to the agency’s headquarters, urging an investigation into the matter and a determination of whether any legal or administrative breaches have occurred.
The outcome of the inquiry could impact campus governance and set a precedent for handling similar disputes between educational institutions and religious activities in the state.