Guwahati, May 5: The Nagaland government has opened a helpline for the citizens of the state after law and order crisis in Manipur.

The state government has been making arrangements for those from Nagaland requiring evacuation from Manipur.

“A close watch is being maintained on the prevailing law and order situation in Manipur and the safety and security of people from Nagaland presently in Manipur and Imphal City,” a Nagaland Home Department press release stated.

Anyone requiring any assistance has been asked to contact State Police Control Room, Kohima through phone number 3702242511, Fax: 0370 2242512 or Mobile/ Whatsapp: 08794833041 or email: [email protected] and NSDMA helpline numbers: 0370 2381122/0370 2291123.

At least six persons injured in clashes in Imphal have reached Kohima and are undergoing treatment in different hospitals.

The Manipur government on Thursday issued ‘shoot at sight’ order in “extreme cases” to contain spiralling violence in the state between tribals and the majority Meitei community which has displaced over 9,000 people from their villages.

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