Tribal violence in Kiphire district has displaced 157 people and left 23 houses burnt across Pokphur and Longtsunger villages
DIMAPUR — At least 23 houses were burnt and 157 people displaced in three villages under Kiusam circle in Kiphire district following the outbreak of violence between members of Tikhir and Yimkhiung communities, according to a ground assessment by the district administration.
The assessment found that 12 houses were burnt and five partially damaged in Pokphur village, where a motorcycle was also burnt, displacing 60 people, stated a DIPR update on Wednesday.
In neighbouring Longtsunger, 11 houses were burnt and another vandalised, forcing 83 people to leave their homes. Fourteen people from Thulun village were also reported displaced at the time of the assessment.
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Additional Deputy Commissioner of Kiphire, Longdiba L Sangtam, along with officials concerned, undertook the assessment to ascertain the extent of damage and the number of people displaced.
Deputy Commissioner Temsuwati Longkumer and Superintendent of Police Chinese Chakhesang also visited the affected villages on October 13, accompanied by officials of Kiusam circle.
Indian Reserve Police personnel have been deployed at Kiusam headquarters and in Longtsunger and Pokphur villages to maintain law and order, the administration said.