Imphal : As part of the ongoing relief and service work during the ongoing violence in the state, a team of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Manipur Pranta and Seva Bharati, Manipur has visited the affected areas of Bishnupur district today.

The team led by Laishram Jatra Singh, State Executive Member, RSS Manipur Pranta assessed the ground situation of the affected areas and interreacted with local elders of Khoijuman Tabi and Kumbi areas under Bishnupur district.

During the visit the team also met with the family members of Ningombam Ibomcha, Haobam Ibocha and Naorem Rajkumar of Khoijumantabi, who were killed by Kuki armed militants on July 2, 2023.

While sharing the sorrow of the aggrieved families, the team also handed over Rs 10,000 along with essential commodities to the next of kin of each victim.

The team also assured to extend possible help in rehabilitation as well as education for the children of the victims.

It may be mentioned that RSS and Seva Bharati has been working relentlessly in relief, medical and social work since May 3, 2023 when the violence erupted in the state.

RSS in association with Seva Bharati is also currently running a Model Relief Center at Rajarshi Bhagyachandra Skill Development Center (RBSDC), Haraorou for affected people of Leitanpokpi, Ikou, Sadu Lampak and Sadu Yengkhuman of Imphal East, whose houses were burnt down by alleged armed Kuki militants.

With an aim to impart skills while staying at relief camp and support their livelihood post-violence, skill development and self-employment activities are being conducted on different jobroles by Institute of Bioresources Sustainable Development and Central Agricultural University, Imphal at the Model Relief Center, which is being run by Manipur unit of RSS and Seva Bharati at RBSDC Haoraorou.