People airlifted from Phaisenjang, near the Indo-Myanmar border in Chandel district, Manipur onboard an Indian Air Force MI-17 helicopter on May 15. (Photo: PRO Defence Handout)
Kohima, May 15 (MExN): A total of 96 stranded people were airlifted from Phaisenjang, near the Indo-Myanmar Border in Chandel District of Manipur on May 15, an official release informed.
All 96 persons were being rehabilitated at Assam Rifles Camp since May 4, informed a press release from PRO Defence Kohima & Imphal.
Owing to the remoteness of Assam Rifles Camp & keeping the comfort of the locals supreme, air evacuation using Air Force MI-17 helicopters was considered inescapable, it said.
Security, medical, food, accommodation as also telecommunication needs for interaction with their kith and kin back home were met during the stay with Assam Rifles, it added.
