The Baptist Pastors’ Fellowship Kiphire Town (BPFKT) has contributed a total of Rs 2.1 lakh in relief funds for people displaced and affected by the recent Tikhir-Yimkhiung conflict.
In separate letters dated October 19, the fellowship announced a contribution of Rs 1.4 lakh to the Tikhir Tribal Council (TTC) and Rs 70,000 to the Yimkhiung Tribal Council (YTC), with the appeal that the funds reach affected families deprived of basic necessities and means of survival.
Representing the Baptist churches of Kiphire Town, the pastors’ fellowship expressed concern for all those affected by the conflict and hoped that the contributions would provide relief and comfort to families facing hardship.
The pastors’ fellowship also prayed for healing, forgiveness, peace, restoration and hope for the affected communities, expressing hope that all concerned would work towards reconciliation and lasting peace.
The relief letters were signed by BPFKT president L Alison Sangtam and general secretary Dr Bhim Sapkota.
