Meghalaya Government launches helpline for assistance and special flights

SHILLONG: The Government of Meghalaya, in collaboration with the PMO, Ministry of Home Affairs, DG Assam Rifles, Ministry of Civil Aviation, and private airlines, took all essential safety precautions to guarantee the passengers’ safety throughout the flight. Due to the situation in Manipur, the government of Meghalaya is taking all possible measures to evacuate students and civilians from that state. With the use of special flights, Meghalaya is bringing its stranded people from Manipur, including 50 students from the Agriculture University, 10 students from the Food Technology Institute, 25 members of the Lajong football team, and others.

As of Friday noon, more than 25 citizens were on their way to Meghalaya via Guwahati on different flights. Along with flights, special buses are bringing over 60 students to Meghalaya.

Additionally, the government of Meghalaya has also launched a helpline for citizens who may require further assistance. The helpline number is 1800-345-3644, and citizens can call for any kind of assistance they may need. Also, students of agriculture and food technology can reach out to the Nodal Officer, Remdor Dkhar (+91 98631 14387), and Dr. Paul Chyne (9863089972) for any queries regarding medical students, a press release said.

A delegation of three officials led by Dr. Ampareen M. Lyngdoh (Minister, Government of Meghalaya), Daniel Thangkiew (Political Secretary and OSD to the Chief Minister), and Dr. Viveknanda Singh Rathore, IPS (SP, West Garo Hills), have travelled to Imphal to support the evacuation process.

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, speaking about the efforts made by the government, said, “We are bringing back our stranded citizens through regular flights and chartered flights with special permission, who wish to return to Meghalaya. The Lajong football team has already been escorted to the airport, and we are making every effort to ensure the safe and timely return of all our citizens. I would like to urge the students from Meghalaya who are studying in Manipur and their parents to please don’t panic and be calm.”

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