Amid ongoing violence in Manipur, over 1,000 people from the state have moved to Assam’s Cachar district to take shelter.
All arrangements have been made for the refugees by the Cachar district administration, which has also provided drinking water and food facilities in various districts.
Cachar Numal Mahatta, Superintendent of Police told ANI that the district administration has made all necessary arrangements for the entry of Manipur residents into the district.
Over a thousand Manipuris have now sought refuge in the district. They are currently taking shelter in different parts of the district.
“More than 1000 people from Manipur have now taken shelter in the district. They are now taking shelter in different parts of the district. We have made all arrangements for them in some schools and other places in the district. We are monitoring the situation ” The Assam Rifles and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have also supported us, Mehta said. Local people also help people coming from violence affected areas of Manipur.
He said that the administration is currently monitoring the situation.
Earlier, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that some families affected by the new incidents in Manipur have sought shelter in Assam.
Chief Minister Sarma said, “I have requested the district administration of Cachar to take care of these families. I am also in constant touch with Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and have resolved to extend full cooperation to the Assam government in this hour of crisis. have taken.” Said.
On May 3, violence broke out during a “Tribal Solidarity March” organized by the All Tribal Student’s Union Manipur (ATSUM) in the Torbung area of Churachandpur district, in protest against the demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Meiteis that govern the Imphal Valley. flared up
The state government of Manipur has suspended mobile internet for five days in response to the deteriorating law and order situation resulting from rallies organized by tribal groups in several districts. Night curfew has been imposed in several districts of the state besides banning large gatherings.
Mizoram will evacuate its citizens
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Friday said his government is working to evacuate people stranded in violence-hit Manipur from the state.
In addition, Zoramthanga promised protection to the people of Manipur living in Mizoram.
He urged both the central government and the Manipur government to step up efforts to end mob violence in the northeastern state.
“Efforts are on for charter flights to evacuate the residents of the state, especially students and employees stranded in the neighboring state,” the Mizoram chief minister said in a statement.
Zoramthanga said he had asked Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to guarantee the safe return of the abandoned tribal persons to the capital Imphal and he had assured of necessary steps.
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