MANIPUR: CONDOLENCE TO THE LANDSLIDE VICTIMS: CM

11 July 2018:

Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has expressed deep condolence and grief over the death of nine persons including five children and leaving many injured in massive landslides that occurred in Tamenglong district today.

Chief Minister in his message conveyed his sympathy to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and also wished for speedy recovery to those who were injured in the tragic incident.

The Chief Minister assured that an ex-gratia of Rs. 5 lakhs would be given to the next of kin of those deceased persons. He also instructed the Deputy Commissioner of Tamenglong district to provide immediate assistance to the victims and to monitor the situation minutely. Meanwhile the District Administration, Tamenglong has opened a Relief Control Room to respond to grievances from the residents of the area. The Manipur Police along with Assam Rifles and Paramilitary forces have extended their help in evacuating the people of the area to safe locations.