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Crime
Meghalaya Police Initiate Suo Motu Probe into Threats Against Vlogger in East Garo Hills
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 09:02 PM
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The Meghalaya police have taken suo motu cognisance of alleged threats made against a social media vlogger in East Garo Hills, launching an official investigation.
Meghalaya police announced that they have taken suo motu cognisance of alleged threats directed at a popular social‑media vlogger operating in the East Garo Hills district. The decision to open a case without a formal complaint reflects the police's assessment that the matter warrants immediate attention. An FIR has been registered, and senior officers have been assigned to gather evidence, interview the vlogger and any potential witnesses, and trace the source of the threats.
The police statement emphasized that the safety of content creators is a priority, especially in remote districts where law‑enforcement presence can be limited. Investigators are also coordinating with cyber‑crime units to examine any digital communications that may have been used to convey the threats.
Authorities have assured the public that they will keep the investigation transparent and will take appropriate legal action against anyone found responsible for the intimidation. The vlogger has been advised to cooperate fully with the investigation and to report any further incidents promptly.
The police statement emphasized that the safety of content creators is a priority, especially in remote districts where law‑enforcement presence can be limited. Investigators are also coordinating with cyber‑crime units to examine any digital communications that may have been used to convey the threats.
Authorities have assured the public that they will keep the investigation transparent and will take appropriate legal action against anyone found responsible for the intimidation. The vlogger has been advised to cooperate fully with the investigation and to report any further incidents promptly.