Imphal, Dec. 5 -- The Manipur government on Thursday resettled 257 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from a relief camp in Bishnupur district, officials aware of the details said, with the development coming against the backdrop of protests by various displaced groups seeking rehabilitation.

Bishnupur deputy commissioner Pooja Elangbam flagged off the resettlement of 257 IDPs from 64 households, who were residing in the Leimaram high school relief camp, at Leimaram Waroiching under the revenue jurisdiction of Nambol sub-division at Village No. 27-Sadu Koireng, officials said.

"Today marks a significant and meaningful moment as many IDPs are able to return to their homes. This return signifies a positive step towards building a better ...