CHANDEL, June 16: The Chandel district administration has been closely monitoring the prevailing situation in the district in the aftermath of the June 4 ambush and subsequent Army operation and efforts are on to bring normalcy in the affected areas at the earliest possible.
This was stated by Deputy Commissioner of Chandel Robert Singh Khetrimayum while interacting with media persons at his office chamber this afternoon.
Elaborating on the efforts taken up by district administration for safety of the villagers and providing possible administrative assistance to the villagers, Robert said that based on the concerns raised by the villagers, a team of the district administration led by SDO of Chandel Neilenthang Telien visited Paraolon, Challong, Kotal Khunthak and Moltuk villages after the ambush on the 6th Dogra Regiments.
At Moltuk, the team met Major Joshi and Captain Minthang and discussion the issue relating to the concerns raised by the villagers that included safety of the villagers, entry into their fields and forest for earning livelihood, he said.
During the discussion, the Army particularly the Dogra Regiment assured that no retaliatory action would be taken up against the innocent civilians, the DC said.
He also informed that the DIG of 26 Sector Assam Rifles and the CO of 26 AR, in their reply to a letter from the district administration, assured safety and security of the villagers.
He continued a meeting was held today with the chiefs of the affected villages and the Chandel Naga People`™s Organisation at his chamber.
Robert also informed that after hearing the plight and grievance of the villagers, assurance for all kinds of assistance for normalcy to return was assured to members present in the meeting.
Meanwhile, the CNPO and some villages`™ chiefs have also met DIG of 26 Sector Assam Rifles today and highlighted their grievance. It was informed that the DIG during the meeting gave positive assurance to the delegates.