The Kohima District Administration has been working tirelessly since 7th May to facilitate the travel of stranded persons in Kohima to go back to their respective districts. The second day of the transportation exercise of stranded people in Kohima saw a huge turnout with people flocking in huge numbers to the facilitation center at Kohima Local Ground, wanting to return to their respective Districts and States. On the 8th of May 2020 a total of 28 buses carrying 983 passengers moved out from Kohima to various districts across Nagaland and also to the neighbouring States of Assam and Manipur. Out of the 28 buses 5 buses went to Assam, 2 buses to Mao Gate (Manipur), 1 bus to Mokokchung, 2 buses to Wokha, 3 buses to Chozouba, 1 bus to Tuensang, 3 buses to Dimapur, 3 buses to Meluri, 2 buses to Peren, 2 buses to Phek, 1 bus to Noklak and 3 buses to Kipheri.

On 9th May 2020, the third day of the transportation exercise altogether 29 buses carrying 774 stranded persons departed from Kohima to various districts in the State. Out of the 29 buses 5 buses went to Zunheboto, 1 to Meluri, 6 buses to Dimapur, 1 bus to Jalukie, 2 buses to Mokokchung, 12 buses to Longleng, 1 bus to Pughoboto and 1 bus to Kiphire.

The Kohima District Administration have so far facilitated the relocation of more than 3000 stranded people to their home districts and states in three days. Still there are more than 3000 stranded people in Kohima waiting to be transported back to their respective Districts. With just a few days left before the inter district movement is closed in the State and not overlooking  the issue of bus shortage in Kohima, the Kohima District administration is facing a very challenging task in transporting such a massive number of stranded people within a very short time span. However the Kohima District is working tireslessly throughout the day and is determined to ensure that all stranded people in Kohima are able to go back to their respective districts.

(MorotsungLongchar, IA Kohima)