Cachar: In the wake of violence in Manipur, more than 1000 people from the State have entered into Cachar district of Assam to take shelter. The Cachar district administration has made all arrangements for the refugees and has provided food and drinking water facilities in various parts of the district.
Superintendent of Police, Cachar Numal Mahatta said that the district administration has made all arrangements for those from Manipur entering into the district.
"More than 1000 people of Manipur have now taken shelter in the district. They are now taking shelter in various parts of the district. We have made all arrangements for them in a few schools and other places in the district..." Mahatta said.
He further said that the administration are now monitoring the situation. Earlier, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that 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 Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh and have pledged the full support of the Assam Government during this hour of crisis," Chief Minister Sarma said.
Violence broke out on May 3 during the 'Tribal Solidarity March' called by the All Tribal Student Union Manipur (ATSUM) in the Torbung area of Churachandpur district to protest the demand by Meiteis, who dominate the Imphal Valley, for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. (with ANI inputs)
