Over 1000 people from violence-hit Manipur enter Assam’s Cachar

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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. Speaking to ANI, 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. We are monitoring the situation. Assam Rifles and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have also supported us. The locals also help the people who come from the violence-hit places of Manipur,” 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.


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