Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills RM Kurbah on Tuesday informed that there were about 365 migrants from Manipur who are staying in Shillong, following the violent incidents during the month of May.
Speaking to reporters, Kurbah said that most of them belonged to the Gangte, Vaiphei and Zo people from the Kuki tribe of Manipur and had come to Shillong to take shelter. They were accommodated by churches and associations.
“Most of them have gone back to Aizawl, Manipur and some have gone to Bangalore, Guwahati and New Delhi,” she said
Additional district magistrate (ADM) Ronnie Wahlang said as of today, there are only 77 people from Manipur, who are still staying in Shillong and majority of them are presently residing either in their relative homes or friends or extended families whole few managed to get hostel accommodation since they students pursuing their studies in the different institutions in Shillong.
He informed that meetings were also convened at Madanrting police station and with the dorbar shnong of Lapalang.
He said the district administration has assured all possible assistance to the migrant communities.
The ADM further informed that the SP of East Khasi Hills had also facilitated the safe return of the migrants from Manipur who resided in Shillong through the safe passage.