Historic Redlands Building Demolition Sparks Outrage: Manipur-India Merger Site Destroyed

Oct 11, 2025 12:58 am CST

The demolition of Shillong's historic Redlands Building has triggered widespread protests across Manipur and Meghalaya. This iconic 1940s structure, where the Manipur Merger Agreement with India was signed in 1949, was razed despite preservation appeals from heritage groups. Meghalaya's Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has denied government involvement and promised a thorough investigation, while politicians and cultural organizations have condemned the destruction as an erasure of crucial historical evidence.