Council airs plight of Moreh Meeteis in relief camps
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, June 30 2025: Meetei Council Moreh general secretary Brojendro Meitei has expressed grave concern over the internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Moreh taking shelter in various relief camps across the state, stating that many will be devastated upon returning to what remains of their homes.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, he highlighted the suffering being endured by the Meetei IPDs of Moreh since the violence of May 3, 2023 .

He said, "Many Meeteis will return to shattered homes, some to ruins, others to ashes, while many may not find any trace of their home at all.

Recalling the horrific events of that day, Brojendro described how panic and fear gripped the Meetei residents of Moreh when members of the Kuki community began burning down their homes.

In a desperate bid to survive, families fled, seeking safety first at the Moreh police station, from where they were moved to the Key Location Point (KLP) of the Assam Rifles, about five kilometres from Moreh town.

Their journey of displacement continued as they were then transported to the Assam Rifles camp in Pallel, and eventually scattered across various relief camps throughout the Imphal valley.

"It's been more than two years, " he said, "and our people are still living in temporary shelters, far from the homes and lives they once knew".

Amid this prolonged displacement, tragedy continues to strike.

Brojendro shared the heartbreaking news of the death of Yumnam Sangai Meitei from Ward No 4, Premnagar Leikai, who had been staying in the Porompat Veterinary Relief Camp.

Detailing the scattered existence of the remaining displaced individuals, he said that five are currently staying at the Wangjing Kodompokpi Sports Complex, four each at the Lamding Higher Secondary School and Akampat Ideal Girls' College relief camps, two at the Alternate Housing Complex, and one each at relief camps in Imphal College, Urup Arapti, Porompat Veterinary, Mayang Imphal, Shamurou, and Heirok.

Additionally, five others are staying outside of official relief camps.

Brojendro also revealed that seven individuals from Moreh remain missing since the outbreak of the violence, and that 33 lives have been lost so far.

Many more continue to suffer in hospitals.

Calling for urgent action, he appealed to the government to restore peace and ensure a dignified and safe return for those still displaced.

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