Dimapur: Kiphire Deputy Commissioner Temsuwati Longkumer on Friday said the situation in Pungro sub-division of Nagaland’s Kiphire district was under control following the recent violent clash between two communities.
Briefing the Kiphire District Planning and Development Board meeting at the DC’s conference hall in Kiphire, Longkumer described the October 10 incident in Pungro town and other villages under Pungro and Kiusam circles as unfortunate.
The DC urged all district officers to contribute in their respective capacities to ensure the safety, security and rehabilitation of the affected people.
He said many students had lost their academic essentials and uniforms, while several families had lost their homes in the incident.
He appealed to all officers and the Officers’ Club Kiphire to help the affected people.
Condemning the incident, the DC said issues should be resolved through dialogue and understanding.
He also informed the board that the officers concerned had visited the affected areas to assess the situation.
Meanwhile, the district administration, led by Pungro Additional Deputy Commissioner Hotolu Sema, distributed relief materials to affected families in Zaonger, Pokphur and Longtsunger villages and Pungro town at the Pungro ADC’s office premises on Thursday.
Around 250 households collected the relief materials.
According to a detailed assessment conducted in Pungro on October 14, seven houses were burnt down and 12 were vandalised during the conflict.