Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, on Saturday, said that he had a conversation with CM of Manipur N Biren Singh and had shared his concerns on the prevailing situation in the neighbouring State.

Rio tweeted that he had also requested Singh ‘to ensure the safety of people from Nagaland presently in Manipur and extend help in evacuating the stranded people as the State has sent transport.’

Spoke to the CM of Manipur Shri @NBirenSingh regarding the ongoing situation in Manipur and shared my concerns. Requested him to ensure the safety of people from Nagaland presently in Manipur and extend help in evacuating the stranded people as the State has sent transport.

— Neiphiu Rio (@Neiphiu_Rio) May 6, 2023

Meanwhile, the Home Department, Government of Nagaland has also informed that it is actively working to facilitate the evacuation of people from Nagaland who are stuck in Imphal.

The transport arrangements are enroute and are awaiting clearance and security cover from the Government of Manipur and other central security agencies, it added.

The State government, on Thursday, activated Helpline numbers at the Police Headquarter Nagaland and Nagaland State Disaster management Authority (NSDMA). The numbers can be reached for any assistance.

STATE POLICE CONTROL ROOM, KOHIMA

Landline: 0370 2242511

Fax: 0370 2242512

Mobile/ Whatsapp: 08794833041

Email: spcrkohima@gmail.com

NSDMA: 0370 – 2381122 / 2291123

The government also appealed all to have patience and maintain calm.

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The Assam Rifles on Saturday also launched Operation Kohima Calling to bring back students from Nagaland who are presently in the violence struck State. AR informed the students will be picked up on Sunday from three pick-up points in the capital Imphal.

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