Operation Kohima Calling phase II ends; 553 Naga civilians evacuated from Manipur
First Published: 10th May, 2023 16:59 IST
Maj General Vikas Lakhera informed that out of the 553 civilians, 50 are from other states and 261 are from Konyak areas
A total of 553 civilians from Nagaland stranded in trouble-torn Manipur were safely brought back today to the state capital, Kohima, in a coordinated operation by the Nagaland Government, Assam Rifles IGAR (North), and Nagaland Police.
Out of the 553 civilians, as many as 261 are from the Konyak tribe. The second phase of Operation Kohima Calling began on May 8, led by Col Umesh Sati, Commandant, 1 Assam Rifles. A warm welcome reception was held for the returnees at IGAR-North.
Maj General Vikas Lakhera, Inspector General IGAR-North, informed that out of the 553 civilians, 50 are from other states and 261 are from Konyak areas.
“I can safely say that Operation Kohima Calling, through effort by all the stakeholders, whether it is Assam rifles, the state government, Nagaland Police, Nagaland Transport, CSOs, the APO, the Konyak Students Union, or the Konyak Union, everything has come to an end, and to a good end,” Maj. General Lakhera said.
Jamkhokai Lhungdim, who was working in Manipur but had to leave because of the unrest, thanked Nagaland government and Assam rifles and expressed his gratitude after being reunited with his family in Dimapur.
Nepe, a resident of Mon district who had gone to Manipur for her mother’s treatment along with her father, was also safely brought back to Nagaland. Sharing her ordeal, she said, “We went to Manipur for my mother’s treatment. We were so happy when we heard the news of Nagaland leaders’ decision to evacuate us to safe places. We were struggling to get back home. Army came and helped us in so many ways, not just by providing food but also by helping us financially. With so much care and love today, we have reached our home, Nagaland.”
Kohima Deputy Commissioner (DC), Shanavas C announced that Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has extended financial aid of Rs. 5,000 for each family.
Earlier, during phase I of Operation Kohima Calling, 676 people were evacuated from Manipur.
Also Read: Nearly 1,500 students from other NE states airlifted from trouble-torn Manipur
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Haflong rail connectivity: Restoration works in Lampur and New Harangajao under progress
04th May 2024Live Meghalaya: Power situation is comfortable, says MeECL Chairman
04th May 2024Live Arunachal Pradesh: Truck veers off road and plunges into Kurung river
04th May 2024Live Tripura: Severe shortage of petrol and diesel; situation remains unchanged
04th May 2024WE RECOMMEND
Nagaland: Advisor Imkong L Imchen hosts Moatsu Festival in Kohima
Moatsu is a festival celeberated by Ao People of Nagaland. It was celebrated in Kohima with colourful display of dances and gaiety.
01st May 2024Nagaland: After Lok Sabha poll boycott, ENPO to ‘abstain’ from ULB elections
The ENPO has reaffirmed that people in Eastern Nagaland will not participate in any elections until their demand for creation of a Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT) becomes a reality.
30th April 2024NagaEd among 75 leading startups to join coveted STPI Leap Ahead programme
The initiative is a collaboration between Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), TiE Delhi-NCR, and a group of prominent investors. It strives to launch tech startups onto the world arena by providing mentorship, investment, and extensive networking possibilities.
29th April 2024Culprits will be booked under NSA: Nagaland Govt on extortion, illegal tax issues raised by industry bodies
The Nagaland Government has also appealed the Confederation of Nagaland Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CNCCI) and the Dimapur Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) to lift the indefinite shutter down strike.
29th April 2024Nagaland: ULB polls to be held on June 26 after 2 decades
The filling of nominations will begin on June 7 and will close on June 11 at 3 PM.
28th April 2024