Security personnel are deployed after vandalism and arson occurred in a number of districts of Manipur on May 4.
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GUWAHATI: The National People’s Party-led Meghalaya authorities has organised special flights to bring back people stranded in Imphal, the capital of violence-hit Manipur.
The stranded residents of Meghalaya embrace 60 college students of the Agriculture University and Food Technology Institute in Manipur and 25 members of Shillong’s Lajong soccer workforce.
A press release from the Chief Minister’s Office mentioned the special flights had been organised in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Director-General of Assam Rifles based mostly in Meghalaya, the Ministry of Civil Aviation, and personal airways.
A 3-member workforce led by Meghalaya Health Minister Ampareen M. Lyngdoh has reached Imphal for monitoring the evacuation course of, the assertion mentioned.
More than 25 people had been on their method to Meghalaya through Assam’s principal metropolis Guwahati by May 5 afternoon. Arrangements have additionally been made to bring back greater than 60 college students by special buses through Nagaland and Assam, officers in Meghalaya mentioned.
“We are bringing back our stranded citizens, who wish to return home, through regular flights and chartered flights with special permission. The Lajong football team has already been escorted to the airport, and we are making every effort to ensure the safe and timely return of all our citizens,” Meghalaya’s Chief Minister, Conrad Ok. Sangma mentioned.
“I would like to urge the students from Meghalaya studying in Manipur and their parents to please not panic and be calm. We are working closely with the Union and State governments, and security agencies to ensure the safety of our people,” he mentioned.
Helplines
The Meghalaya authorities additionally launched a helpline – 1800-345-3644 – for residents who might require additional help. Agriculture and meals expertise college students have been suggested to attain out to the nodal officer, Remdor Dkhar at 98631-14387 whereas medical college students have been instructed to get in contact with Paul Chyne, a physician at 98630-89972.
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio additionally offered a number of numbers for people from his State stranded within the adjoining Manipur.
The numbers embrace that of the State Police Control Room – 0370-2242511 and 87948-33041 (WhatsApp).
