Shillong, May 08: More than 600 Naga civilians stranded in troubled Manipur have been safely brought back home by Assam Rifles troops in one of the largest evacuation operations in recent times, code-named “Operation Kohima Calling.”
The operation was led by the Deputy Inspector General of IGAR (North) and about 80 personnel in coordination with the Nagaland state government and Nagaland Police and took place on Sunday.
The successful operation was aimed at rescuing Nagas who were stranded due to the recent turmoil in Manipur. The situation in the state had been tense following clashes between two communities, leading to curfew and other restrictions.
The operation to bring back the civilians was carried out in a safe and efficient manner, with no incidents reported.
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Meanwhile, more than 100 students from Meghalaya who were stranded in Manipur due to the unrest have also been rescued. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma confirmed that 66 of the students had reached Shillong on Friday, while another 40 had arrived in the state capital on Saturday. A third batch of 40 students was evacuated on Sunday.
The successful evacuation of the students was carried out by a team led by the Meghalaya government, in coordination with the Manipur government and other agencies. The students were brought back to Meghalaya via a special train, which was arranged by the state government.
The safe evacuation of both the Nagas and the students from Meghalaya is a testament to the coordinated efforts of the various agencies involved. The successful outcome of these operations has been widely welcomed by the public and has also been praised by senior government officials.
It is heartening to see the authorities taking swift action to ensure the safety of citizens during times of crisis. The evacuation operations serve as a reminder of the importance of preparedness and coordination among different government agencies in dealing with emergencies.
