Guwahati, April 19 -- The Green-Tech Foundation (GTF) on Saturday, April 18, issued a strong warning to the Meghalaya government, stating that the ongoing dispute over Lumpongdeng Island could turn fatal if the 60-year lease for a proposed luxury resort is not cancelled immediately.

The protest at Malki Ground took a serious turn after GTF chairman H. Bansiewdor Nonglang's health condition worsened. He was shifted from Civil Hospital to Woodland Hospital on Saturday evening. Despite medical care, he has reportedly continued his fast for ten days without taking food.

Following his hospitalisation, secretary general Ritre Lyngdoh stepped in to continue the protest and lead the hunger strike. Speaking to the media at the site, he accused t...