Dimapur: As tensions ease following the Oct 10 clash between two communities, the Kiphire district administration in Nagaland has begun relief and rehabilitation efforts for affected families, with officials assessing the damage and distributing relief materials to around 250 households.Kiphire DC Temsuwati Longkumer on Friday said the situation in Pungro sub-division of Kiphire district was under control following a recent violent clash between two communities.Briefing the Kiphire District Planning and Development Board at the deputy commissioner’s conference hall, Longkumer described the Oct 10 incident in Pungro town and villages under Pungro and Kiusam circles as unfortunate.The deputy commissioner urged all district officers to contribute, within their respective capacities, to ensuring the safety and security of affected people and supporting their rehabilitation.He said many students had lost academic materials and uniforms, while several families had lost their homes in the incident.He appealed to district officers and the Officers’ Club, Kiphire, to extend assistance to the affected people.Condemning the incident, Longkumer said disputes should be resolved through dialogue and understanding.He also informed the board that officials concerned had visited the affected areas to assess the situation.Meanwhile, the district administration, led by Pungro additional deputy commissioner Hotolu Sema, distributed relief materials on Thursday to affected families in Zaonger, Pokphur and Longtsunger villages and Pungro town. The distribution took place at the Pungro ADC’s office.Around 250 households collected the relief materials.According to a detailed assessment conducted in Pungro on Oct 14, seven houses were burnt and 12 were vandalised during the conflict.
