Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 12:
Highlighting the urgency of the famine like situation in Tipaimukh sub-division and other parts of Churachandpur district following mautam phenomenon, the ATSUM has urged upon the State Government to explain the measures it has taken to tide over the harsh situation.
While expressing shock over the death of 11 children in four villages in Tipaimukh division due to the famine like situation as reported in the media, ATSUM informed that two more infants have also died in Lungthulien village.
A press release issued by the ATSUM identified the dead infants as Lalditsak (3 months) s/o Rosanghlei and Lalnunsiem (10 months) d/o Ramropui.
Moreover, three children in Lungthulien and ten others in Leisen village are suffering serious illness at present.
Asking the Department concerned if it had not received any official report on the prevailing situation, ATSUM warned that it will shut down the office of Chief Medical Officer, Churachandpur in case the Government fails to come up with some concrete measures by April 15 .
Moreover, the office of the Medical Directorate at Imphal will be held responsible for what is happening in Churachandpur and other districts of the State.
It also sought attention of all the NGOs, pressure groups and individuals towards the harsh situation being endured by some section of people in the State.