The administration has begun a detailed assessment of damaged properties and displaced residents in Kiusam circle under Pungro subdivision of Kiphire district, a day after tribal conflict broke out in the area.
The assessment is being led by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kiphire headquarters, Longdiba L Sangtam, NCS, along with officials concerned.
In Pokphur village, 12 houses were burnt down, five houses were partially damaged and one motorcycle was burnt, displacing 60 people.
In Longtsunger village, 11 houses were burnt down and one house was vandalised, displacing 83 people. Another 14 people from Thulun village were reported to have been displaced at the time of filing this report.
Deputy Commissioner Kiphire Temsuwati Longkumer, NCS, and Superintendent of Police Kiphire Chinese Chakhesang, NPS, also visited the affected villages under Kiusam circle on October 13, accompanied by officials concerned.
Indian Reserve (IR) police personnel have been deployed at Kiusam headquarters, Longtsunger village and Pokphur village to maintain law and order. Relief and rehabilitation efforts are also underway.
The law and order situation in the area remains tense but under control.
