Around 15,000 people of the community have been forced by the indigenous Khasis to leave Meghalaya, a northeastern state of India, after the clashes between the indigenous Khasis and ethnic Nepalis mid-May.

Twenty five percent of Nepali speakers residing in Meghalaya have been displaced in the wake of violence. The displaced are taking refuge in Assam including Karbi-Anglong, Siltar, Boko and Jayanti Hills. Sources said another indigenous group, the Garos, has also started attacking Nepali speakers.

http://www.ekantipur.com/2010/05/23/top-story/nepal-takes-up-meghalaya-issue-with-india/314910/ (23 May 2010)

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