Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan attended a high-level comprehensive review meeting chaired by state Governor AK Balla at Imphal Raj Bhavan.
Mohan reviewed critical aspects including operation of relief and rehabilitation of IDPs, Indo-Myanmar border fencing and allied matters.
The general law and order situation was also reviewed at the meeting attended by senior state Govt officials and representatives from different security agencies including IB director Tapan Kumar Deka.
The Union home secretary, who was on a two-day official visit in strife-torn state, left Imphal on Tuesday for New Delhi.
Mohan arrived in Imphal on June 2 on a two-day official visit .
He traveled to Kuki-Zo stronghold Churachandpur district where he visited two prominent relief camps – Dorcas Veng relief camp in Churachandpur sub-division and Sadhbhavna Mandap relief camp in Tuibong sub-division.
These camps are housing people displaced by the violent that unfolded in the state since May 2023.
During the visits, he interacted directly with the IDPs, listened to their concerns, and distributed relief materials, state home department said, in a statement.
He also felicitated students from the camps who had successfully passed their Class-10 and Class-12 examinations, encouraging them to continue their education with determination.
After returning from Churachandpur district, the Union home secretary also visited the relief camp at Mekola Gulap Higher Secondary School in Imphal West district, which houses IDPs primarily from Churachandpur.
The IDPs expressed concerns regarding their return to native places with adequate security, or alternatively, the provision of’ pre-fabricated houses on government khas-land.
They also raised the issue of uncovered medical expenses beyond the scope of the CMHT scheme.
Mohan gave a patient hearing and advised the IDPs to submit their specific requirements to the concerned deputy commissioner for prompt and necessary action.
He also distributed toys for children staying in the relief camp.
He also visited Ngahmun relief camp at Kangpokpi district headquarters where he interacted with the inmates.
The IDPs highlighted the need for better healthcare facilities and examination centres within the district. In response, Mohan assured that resettlement plans were being prepared in close coordination with district administrations.
He also informed that livelihood schemes were being formulated to ensure economic dignity and sustainability for the displaced families.
The Union home secretary also distributed recognition certificates and school bags to students who recently passed class-10 and class-12 and stationery items to school-going children in the camp.
Fifteen students who passed the HSLC and Higher Secondary Examinations 2025 from the two camps including 5 from Dorcas Veng and 10 from Sadbhavna Mandap, Tuibong were felicitated and certificates of appreciation were given by the Union Home secretary.
He further handed out CMHT (Chief Minister’s Hakshelgi Tengbang) and Ayushman Bharat Health Cards to newly enrolled IDPs.
Later, Mohan visited the relief camp at Christian Medical Hospital Girls’ Hostel at Dewlahland in Imphal East district, currently housing IDPs mainly from Moreh and Serou.
There too, the displaced persons emphasized their desire to return home, and requested improvement in medical and educational facilities. Mohan reiterated that individual grievances should be channeled through the concerned DCs for redressal.
He also distributed hygiene kits for IDPs staying in the relief camp.
Mohan’s visit reaffirmed the Union government’s commitment to ensure the welfare, security, and rehabilitation of all internally displaced persons in Manipur, and to support the state government in restoring normalcy and developmental momentum.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a supplementary chargesheet against three individuals from Mizoram for allegedly supplying arms and explosives to insurgents in the Northeast and allegedly aggravating the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur.
The accused not only supported terror activities but also raised funds to procure weapons used in violent incidents.
The chargesheet was filed recently against Vanlaldailova, Lalmuanpuia and Lalrinchhunga under the Arms Act, Explosive Substances Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
The three were arrested on December 6, 2023, in connection with the original case registered by the NIA in Delhi in December 2023.
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