Rio seeks protection of stranded Nagas

Dimapur, March 27 (EMN): Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has appealed to his counterparts in other states to ensure the safety and protection of people from Nagaland who are stranded in their respective states.

In a letter addressed to the chief ministers, Rio assured that steps are being taken to protect people from other states residing in, or visiting, Nagaland.

Likewise, the chief minister requested his counterparts to take care of people from Nagaland who might be stranded in their respective states and could be in need of food, accommodation or medical assistance.

Rio also underscored the need to guard against any instances of discrimination or profiling on account of race, religion or region.