Telangana sets up helpline for people stranded in Manipur

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Hyderabad, May 6 : The Telangana Police has set up an emergency helpline for Telangana citizens stranded in violence-hit Manipur.

Director General of Police Anjani Kumar said Telangana Police is coordinating with Manipur Police to provide support

Citizens can contact Telangana helpline number 7901643283 – Sumathi IPS DIG for assistance.

The phone lines are open round-the-clock and citizens can also email [email protected].

At least 20 people have lost their lives in Manipur carnage since May 3, a government official said here on Saturday.

However, unconfirmed reports have put the toll between 50 and 55.

The situation in Manipur turned volatile on May 3 after thousands of people turned up for the ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ called by the All Tribal Students Union of Manipur (ATSUM) in 10 hill districts to oppose the demand for inclusion of the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.

IANS

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