Last Update: May 05, 2023, 18:33 IST
Civilians being taken to safety at the Indian Army compound. (Twitter/ANI)
Till now, around 20,000 citizens have been evacuated from the affected areas in the state.
The Indian Army said that amid continuing clashes and violence in Manipur, around 11,500 people have been moved to safety in Army and Assam Rifles premises, where they were provided accommodation.
Around 1,000 people were also evacuated on Friday and given shelter in Assam’s Cachar district, even as rescue operations continue in sensitive areas.
#Watch , #manipur violence , Glimpses of families rescued from violence-hit areas and their stay at the Army and Assam Rifles premises. A total of around 11,500 people have been provided accommodation in our campus: Indian Army (Video Source: Indian Army) pic.twitter.com/2NoLka4qOs
– ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2023
“More than 1,000 people from Manipur have entered Cachar district of Assam after the Manipur situation. They have taken shelter in different parts of the district,” Cachar district SP Numal Mahatta told the news agency Year.
“We have made all arrangements for them in some schools and other places. We are monitoring the situation. Assam Rifles, CRPF have also supported us.”
Police said that the Cachar district administration has made all arrangements for the people and is providing them facilities of food, drinking water etc. Local people are also helping in these things.
#Watch , #manipur violence , More than 1000 people from Manipur have entered Cachar district of Assam after the situation in Manipur. They have taken shelter in different parts of the district. The Cachar district administration has made all arrangements for them and… pic.twitter.com/HcIKhbIoBY
– ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2023
Around 20,000 have been evacuated so far
Till now, around 20,000 citizens have been evacuated from the affected areas in the state.
Over 9,000 people have been displaced in Manipur since Wednesday’s clashes between tribals and the majority Mei community.
What has been happening since the violence broke out?
Since Wednesday, a series of retaliatory attacks by rival communities have been on in retaliation for the attacks that took place after Naga and Kuki tribesmen organized a ‘tribal solidarity march’.
For the time being, the Imphal Valley remained peaceful but tense on Friday. However, intermittent firing between militant groups and security forces was reported from the hilly districts surrounding the valley.
How are the authorities managing the situation?
To deal with the situation, at least five Deputy Inspector General (DIG) rank officers and seven Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and SP rank officers of CRPF have been tasked to coordinate deployment of various security forces in violence-hit Manipur is, official sources told the news agency PTI.
The Center has sent around 20 fresh companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), including the CRPF and BSF, in the wake of violence between tribals and the majority Meitei community that has led to the displacement of over 9,000 people from their villages. ,
other withdrawals
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Friday said that his government is taking steps to evacuate the people of the state stranded in violence-hit Manipur.
Zoramthanga also assured the safety of the people of Manipur living in Mizoram.
“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.
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