Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday expressed concern over the recent evictions of individuals from alleged illegal settlements in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district.
Singh assured that those who can prove their ancestral ties to Manipur prior to 1961 will be permitted to return to their native villages.
“We have received information about the evictions and are currently verifying the details,” Singh said. “If these individuals are indeed residents of Manipur who had settled in the region before 1961, they will be allowed to return to their homes.”
The Chief Minister further revealed that he has been in touch with Assam authorities to gather more information about the incident. “Approximately 500-600 people were evicted from Karbi Anglong a couple of days ago,” he informed. “We have obtained a list of these individuals and their respective villages in Manipur, primarily in Ukhrul and other districts.”
Singh emphasized the importance of verifying the authenticity of the claims made by the evicted individuals. “We have instructed the concerned Superintendents of Police and District Collectors to cross-check the details and determine the duration of their stay in the mentioned villages,” he added.
The year 1961 holds significance in Manipur as it marks the cutoff year for the implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) and the identification of illegal immigrants in the state.
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