Imphal, Nov 24: Several Biharis and Kukis from Assam have crossed over to Manipur in the wake of separate attacks against the two communities during the past few days, official sources said today.
Some Biharis had entered Manipur from Cachar district of Assam through the border town of Jiribam, about 222 km west of here, in Imphal East district some days back, the sources said adding the exact number was not known.
Meanwhile, nearly hundred Kukis also crossed over to Manipur and were being sheltered at Tuibong area in Churachandpur district, the sources said.
Several other Biharis and Kukis were at the Manipur-Assam border.
While Biharis had entered following anti-Bihari campaign in Assam after several Assamese train passengers were beaten up in Bihar, the Kukis came over to the state following clashes between two underground groups in Karbi Anglong district of Assam, official reports said.
Several social organisations, including the apex United Committee Manipur, urged the state government to prevent further entry of people from neighbouring state as it would create problems.
Bureau Report