Kiphire DPDB calls for peace and rehabilitation of affected families

Kiphire, October 15 (MExN): The District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting in Kiphire on Thursday called for communal harmony and assistance for families affected by an incident in Pungro town and several villages under Pungro and Kiusam circles.The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Temsuwati Longkumer, NCS, who briefed members on the incident that occurred on October 10, claiming one life and leaving several people injured.He informed the members that the situation was now under control.Addressing the officers, Longkumer said they were responsible for serving the people regardless of the prevailing circumstances. He urged all officers to contribute within their respective capacities to ensure the safety, security and rehabilitation of those affected.The deputy commissioner said the USLP had issued a notice in connection with the incident, calling for peace and harmony between the two communities.He further informed the meeting that many students had lost their academic essentials and uniforms, while several families had lost their homes in the incident. He appealed to the officers and the Officers’ Club, Kiphire, to extend assistance to the affected people in whatever way possible.The House strongly condemned the acts and stressed the need for resolving issues through dialogue and mutual understanding.“If two heads don't come together, lasting solution will never be arrived,” Longkumer said, urging the members to spread the message of communal harmony.The deputy commissioner also visited the affected areas to take stock of the situation.During the meeting, the Urban Development Department made a PowerPoint presentation on solid waste management, while the District Strategy for HIV and AIDS (DISHA), Kiphire, conducted an awareness session on HIV and AIDS.