Meghalaya Govt Launches Helpline Number For Their Students Studying in Manipur

National desk, 5 May: Meghalaya government is doing everything it can to evacuate students and civilians from Manipur due to the violence situation in Manipur. Special flights are being used by Meghalaya Govt to transport its stranded citizens from Manipur including 25 football players from the Lajong team, 10 students from the Food Technology Institute and 50 students from the Agriculture University.

Together with the PMO, Ministry of Home Affairs, DG Assam Rifles, Ministry of Civil Aviation and private airlines, the Government of Meghalaya took all necessary safety measures to ensure the passengers’ safety throughout the flight. More than 25 people are travelling to Meghalaya via Guwahati as of Friday lunchtime on several aircraft. In addition to aircraft, around 60 students are travelling to Meghalaya on special buses.

A helpline number has also been launched by the government of Meghalaya for its inhabitants who might need additional support. Citizens can call the helpline at 1800-345-3644 for any type of assistance they may require. Additionally, students studying agriculture and food technology can get in touch with the Nodal Officer, Shri Remdor Dkhar, at (+91 98631 14387). For any questions regarding medical students, Dr. Paul Chyne can be reached at (9863089972).

A delegation of three officials led by Dr Ampareen M Lyngdoh (Minister, Government of Meghalaya), Daniel Thangkiew (Political Secretary & OSD to Chief Minister) and Dr Viveknanda Singh Rathore, IPS (SP, West Garo Hills) has travelled to Imphal for supporting the evacuation process.  

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said, “We are bringing back our stranded citizens through regular flights and chartered flights with special permission, who wish to return to Meghalaya. The Lajong football team has already been escorted to the airport, and we are making every effort to ensure the safe and timely return of all our citizens. I would like to urge the students from Meghalaya who are studying in Manipur and their parents to please don’t panic and be calm. We are working closely with the Union & State governments, and security agencies to ensure that all necessary arrangements are made for the safe return of our students and citizens.”

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