Two Meghalaya farmers held by Assam Police released on bail

Two Meghalaya farmers who were arrested by Assam Police for alleged encroachment in the disputed Langpih area were released on bail after almost a month in jail, officials said today.
Skendro and Kwendro Lyngdoh Mawnai, hailing from West Khasi Hills district, were produced in a Guwahati court, which released them on bail yesterday.
The two were arrested on June 15 after they had gone to plough a field owned by one J L Mawnai at the disputed area. Assam Police alleged the farmers had violated the Assam Forest Act by destroying forest land in the area.