• Over 200 Manipuri refugees return home from Myanmar, CM thanks Army

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    Over 200 Manipuri refugees return home from Myanmar, CM thanks Army
    Assam Rifles coordinated with the Civil Administration and Police to ensure the refugees' safe return to the Assam Rifles' Moreh Camp in Manipur...

    Digital Desk: At least 212 Indians from Manipur, including 89 women and 37 children, who fled to Myanmar in search of safety during the ethnic conflicts have returned to their country. N Biren Singh, the chief minister of Manipur, informed this on Friday.

    CM Singh stated that 212 Indians from the Meitei community who had crossed the border into Myanmar in search of protection have now returned to Moreh, Manipur.

    Taking to Twitter (X),CM wrote, “Relief and gratitude as 212 fellow Indian citizens (all Meiteis) who sought safety across the Myanmar border post the May 3rd unrest in Moreh town of Manipur, are now safely back on Indian soil."

    He further stated, "A big shout-out to the Indian Army for their dedication in bringing them home. Sincere gratitude to GOC Eastern Command, Lt Gen. RP Kalita, GOC 3 Corp, Lt Gen. HS Sahi and CO of 5 AR, Col. Rahul Jain for their unwavering service.”

    According to sources, Assam Rifles coordinated with the Civil Administration and Police to ensure the refugees' safe return to the Assam Rifles' Moreh Camp in Manipur, where they are given shelter, food, and medical care.