Around 1,500 people from the ethnic violence-affected Manipur have taken refuge in different parts of neighbouring Nagaland, an official said on Friday.
While many of these people are staying with their relatives, others are in houses provided by villagers.
“The Nagaland government is yet to collect the accurate data. However, as per available reports, around 1,500 people from Manipur have taken shelter in various parts of the state,” Home Commissioner Abhijit Sinha told PTI here.
The clashes between Meitei and Kuki tribes, which started early last month, have so far claimed over 100 lives and some 10,000 army and para-military personnel had to be deployed to bring back normalcy in the northeastern state.
Meanwhile, the Chakhroma Public Organisation (CPO), a tribal body, on Friday visited six villages in Chümoukedima district, where the displaced people have taken refuge. The organisation distributed relief materials to them.
In a statement, the CPO said a total of 704 Kuki people have come to these villages from Manipur.
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