A 45-year-old Meitei woman, a resident of Pangal Tabi, Manning Lekai of Kakching, strayed towards Senam in the Tengnoupal district of Manipur on July 30, 2024, informed PRO & Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence, Manipur, Nagaland and Southern Arunachal Pradesh.

She appeared disoriented and confused about her location and so, the concerned Kuki villagers in the area took note of her and ensured her safety by safely handing her over to the Assam Rifles at a Mobile Vehicle Checkpost in Tengnoupal.

During the questioning and interaction with the villagers, the lady informed the authorities that her husband has been missing for over five months, and was therefore, searching for him. It was reported that she had accidentally crossed from Pallel into the Kuki area. The villagers displaying a goodwill of gesture handed her over to Assam Rifles. The Assam Rifles, then escorted her to Pallel, where she was safely handed over to the Police.

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The prompt and empathetic response by the Kuki villagers played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of the Meitei woman. This act by Kuki villagers depicted a rare sense of harmony among both the communities in these testing times when the whole state is engulfed in communal issues.