Dimapur: A total of 19 houses were burned and 21 others vandalised in a recent clash between two communities under Pungro subdivision of Kiphire district, according to a comprehensive damage assessment report released by the Kiphire district administration on Tuesday.The district administration, led by Pungro ADC Hotolu Sema, along with police personnel and representatives of the Pungro Area Public Forum, visited violence-hit Zaonger village on Monday to assess the damage caused by the recent tribal conflict and facilitate the documentation and safe collection of displaced residents’ personal belongings.According to the report, 19 vehicles, including 13 motorcycles, were either burned or damaged during the violence between the Yimkhiung and Tikhir communities on Oct 10.One person was also reportedly killed in the clash.The report said the belongings collected from affected residents had been deposited at Pungro police station for safe custody, documentation and secure handling. The police station had been directed to protect the retrieved belongings until the packages were delivered.The district administration said local representatives and civil society organisations had helped coordinate among stakeholders and maintain communication.It said ensuring civilian safety, assessing the damage and assisting displaced persons remained priorities. Security had been tightened around Zaonger village and the situation was being closely monitored, it added.
