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Although the center has deployed extra security forces for these people, leaving Manipur seemed to be the best option as they feel the situation may escalate. Pic/News18
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asked the local administration to respond to the situation and act positively
More than 1,000 people crossed the Jiri River that divides Manipur and southern Assam to reach their relatives or to take shelter in churches and schools in Jirigat district of Cachar district at the time of submission of this report. Almost all of them left their villages and walked to reach Assam. Although the center has deployed additional security forces for these people, leaving Manipur appears to be the best option as the situation may escalate.
“Most people have taken refuge with their relatives on this side, others in churches and schools. There are no problems here and we are watching the situation around the clock. Our Prime Minister has instructed to ensure their security and shelter. Personnel of the Assam Rifles and Police Reserve Force have been adequately deployed. Among the inmates are their children And their women; many patients.”Locals were very helpful,” said Nomal Mahata, Superintendent of Police, Cachar.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asked the district administration to respond to the situation and act positively.
“Many families affected by the recent events in Manipur have sought asylum in Assam. I have asked the Cachar district administration to take care of these families. I am also in constant contact with N. Beren Singh and have pledged the full support of the Government of Assam during this hour of crisis.”
Jiribam is located on the western border of the state, adjacent to the Cachar district of Assam. It is also known as the Western Gate of Manipur. The town of Jiribam is inhabited by Meiteis, Bengalis, and various other communities, including the Kukis. Most of the people who left Manipur to seek refuge are from the wider Koki community.
These people came from Manipur where the violence took place. People are still coming and we are doing our best to provide them with shelter and necessities.
Clashes that broke out in the state on Wednesday intensified between the tribes and the majority Meyei group, with counter-attacks by rival communities escalating in response to previous attacks after the Naga and Koke tribes staged a “tribal solidarity march” to protest the moves to give a specific timetable. Tribe status (ST) for the Metei community.
According to the Director General of Police in Manipur, P Doungel, 14 companies of paramilitary forces (RAF, CRPF and BSF) have been deployed so far. More paramilitaries are coming. Their work will be very different from the Manipur Police as they are trained for war… As many as 15,000 to 20,000 casualties have been successfully evacuated so far. “They have been put in safe places,” he added.
The chief of police also pleaded with the people to hand over the weapons which the mob had snatched from about 7-8 police posts.
Those who hand over weapons will be exempt from being considered mob actions. Those who fail to hand over weapons will face serious consequences of the law. The case may be handed over to the CIA if it fails to hand over the weapons, Dongle added. Meanwhile, authorities have identified 23 police stations at risk. risk.
The military stated that the situation in Manipur has been brought under control through coordinated actions by all stakeholders. “The Indian Air Force conducted continuous sorties from two airfields in Assam using C17 Globemaster and AN 32 aircraft. Induction began on the night of 4 May and additional columns began taking control from the early hours of 5 May 23. Control and evacuation of civilians from all communities continued from Affected areas throughout the night. Flag march in CC’Pur and other sensitive areas is underway,” read a statement released by Defense PRO in Guwahati on Friday.
The Army has released numbers for the helpline:
- Indian Army Helpline Number:- 1904
- HQ Eastern Comd, Kolkata
Mob:- 7439229496
Landline: – 033-22438703 - 4 Tezpur Corps
Mob:- 9387144346
Landline: 036-2124276 - 3 Corps, Rangapahar
Mob:- 8798959257
Landline: – 038-62249122
(With grounded inputs from Anirudh Lashkar and Bisworjit Meitei)
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