India, Dec. 17 -- After spending nearly two-and-a-half years in relief camps following the ethnic violence in Manipur, Meitei Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) have begun returning to their homes in Torbung village of Bishnupur district, which borders Churachandpur.

According to official sources, a total of 97 families comprising 389 individuals have been resettled so far in the Bishnupur district. Of the total returnees, 187 are male and 202 are female. The resettlement covers villages including Phougakchao Ikhai Mamang, Maning, Mayai and Awang; Haotak and Haotak Tampak Khunou; Loyakhong; Pombikhok; Chairel Mangjing; Khoijumantabi; Laingoubi; and Sandangkhong Makha Leikai.

As part of the rehabilitation package, the district administr...