More than 2000 rescued
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 29 2023:
In a major evacuation drive organised by the Army and Assam Rifles, nearly 2000 Meitei villagers have been evacuated from Serou to Pangaltabi relief camp in Defence and private vehicles under the protection of the Assam Rifles, said PRO IGAR (South).
Similarly, nearly 328 Kuki villagers were also safely evacuated to Sajik Tampak from Sugnu.
The evacuation was organised in coordination with the police, State administration and civil society organisations, it said.
Notably, Sugnu and Serou villages of Kakching district witnessed destruction to men and material in violent clashes on May 28. The villagers of both the communities were stranded in several pockets.
While aerial surveillance cover was given by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), mine protected vehicles and area domination patrols were put in place on the ground to ensure safe and incident free evacuation.
Medical aid to those in need was given by service doctors, said AR .