Government making efforts for safe repatriation of stranded Arunachalee citizens from Manipur: Bamang Felix

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ITANAGAR: Home Minister-cum-Government Spokesperson Bamang Felix informed the media on Friday that the government is making all efforts to safely repatriate the stranded students and citizens of Arunachal Pradesh to their home state from the violence-hit Manipur. He also informed the government of Arunachal Pradesh is in constant touch with its counterpart in Manipur and is closely monitoring the situation. Communications have also been made with the stranded students and people of Arunachal Pradesh, he added.

Addressing a press briefing at his official residence this evening, Minister Felix informed that according to the latest data, altogether 263 students are stranded, while 34 students have managed to safely return to Arunachal Pradesh. “As of now, all stranded students are within their respective campuses and are safe”, said Minister Felix while informing that a request for additional security has also been sought for their protection. He also appealed to all affected students and their parents to remain calm and not panic during these challenging times. Students who are on campus should continue to remain on campus.

“As per the latest ground report, the situation is limping back to normalcy in Manipur. However, on the direction of Chief Minister Pema Khandu, a control room has been established at the Arunachal Pradesh State Civil Secretariat, Itanagar, under the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police to handle the situation,” he informed.

Parents and students seeking support and assistance can also call the helpline numbers of Manipur (8730931414, 8794475406, and 7005257760), AIGP Itanagar (8471889572), DRC Guwahati (7086026788), and Additional SP Itanagar (7630090058), the Minister informed. “Commenting on the government’s evacuation effort, Minister Felix informed that a chopper was requisite for the task but could not get clearance from the Air Traffic Control in Manipur this afternoon due to congestion. Efforts are also underway to charter flights, and as soon as the ATC gives clearance, it will initiate the evacuation process,” he added.

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