157 displaced, 23 houses destroyed in Kiusam circle

Kiphire, October 14 (MExN): At least 23 houses were burnt and 157 people displaced in the Kiusam circle of Pungro Subdivision under Kiphire district following the recent outbreak of conflict between Tikhir and Yimkhiung communities, as per the official assessment carried out by the district administration.According to assessment reported through the state IPR report, 12 houses were burnt, five partially damaged and one motorcycle burnt in Pokphur village, displacing 60 persons. In Longtsunger village, 11 houses were burnt and one house vandalized, displacing 83 people. Besides, 14 people from Thulun village were reported to be displaced at the time of filing of this report.A day after the conflict broke out, the administration led by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kiphire Headquarters, Longdiba L Sangtam, NCS, along with in-charge officials, began a detailed assessment of damaged properties and the number of people displaced around Kiusam circle.Deputy Commissioner Kiphire Temsuwati Longkumer, NCS, and Superintendent of Police Kiphire Chinese Chakhesang, NPS, also undertook a visit to the affected villages under Kiusam circle on October 13 along with the charged officials.IR police personnel have been deployed at Kiusam Headquarters, Longtsunger village and Pokphur village to control law and order, while relief and rehabilitation efforts continue to be carried out tirelessly.The prevailing law and order situation continues to remain tense but under control, the report said.