Chief Minister Singh thanked the Indian Army for taking the initiative to safely bring back the people to Manipur
Manipur : A total of 212 individuals including 86 males 89 females, and 37 children have safely returned from Myanmar to Manipur. In a commendable demonstration of humanitarian commitment, the repatriation of Manipuris has been achieved following their displacement during ethnic violence on the night of 03 May 2023. Moreh is the gateway of India to the South East Asian countries.
All the people, belonging to the Meitei community, are residents of Moreh along the Myanmar border. Chief Minister Singh thanked the Indian Army for taking the initiative to safely bring back the people to Manipur. The dedicated efforts of Assam Rifles played a pivotal role in their rescue and rehabilitation.
Effective communication and assurance of security paved the way for a meticulously planned and executed operation, transporting them from Tamu to Moreh in an Assam Rifles Relief Camp.
This achievement marks a significant milestone, with over 400 individuals repatriated from Myanmar since the onset of the ethnic clashes. These people are taking shelter at the 5th Assam Rifles camp, Moreh.