Guwahati, May 06: More than 600 people from violence-hit areas of Manipur have taken shelter in Assam’s Cachar district.
The people have fled from Manipur after violence started in the state.
“The people have crossed the inter-state border and taken shelter at Lakhinagar panchayat areas of the district,” said an official.
Cachar deputy commissioner Rohan Jha said the district administration has made arrangements for those coming from the neighbouring state, and all necessary help will be provided to them.
“Some of the families have taken refuge at their relatives’ place in Lakhinagar. Arrangements have been made at community halls and school campuses for those who have no place to go,” Jha said.
Food and other necessities, including medicines, will be provided to them as is done during any disaster.
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has already directed the Cachar dissect administration to take care of the people taking shelter in Cachar.
Several families affected by the recent incidents in Manipur have sought refuge in Assam. I have requested the District Administration of #Cachar to take care of these families.I am also in constant communication with the HCM @NBirenSingh and have pledged the full support of the…
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 5, 2023
Violent clashes broke out between tribals and members of the majority Meitei community in Manipur on Wednesday, displacing thousands of people.
The clashes broke out after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the ten hill districts to protest the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
After the deployment of the Army, the situation has come under control.
“So far 13000 civilians have been rescued and are staying in adhoc arrangements within military premises,” Army said in a press statement.
Union Home minister Amit Shah has been monitoring the situation in Manipur. Shah reportedly chaired at least two meetings with Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh and senior officials of the state via video conferencing and reviewed the law and order situation.
Meanwhile, additional central forces have reportedly been dispatched to Manipur to avert further escalation of tensions in the state.
