Henglep MLA Leads Emergency Airdrop of Essentials to Landslide-Hit Villages in Churachandpur District

The District Administration of Churachandpur under the guidance of Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla in close coordination with the Home department, Relief & Disaster Management Department and the Indian Air Force, successfully conducted the airdropping of essential commodities today to Santing, Saichang, and adjoining villages severely affected by multiple landslides along the Churachandpur–Tipaimukh Road (NH-02).

Over the past week, incessant rainfall triggered more than 90 landslide points, particularly along the stretch between Chiangpi and Tuilaphai, effectively cutting off access to numerous remote villages. The blockade led to the isolation of several communities, resulting in critical shortages of food, medicine, and other essential supplies.

In response to the escalating humanitarian concern, The Governor of Manipur Ajay Kumar Bhalla immediately ordered all necessary actions to be taken to ensure the essential supplies reach the villages cut-off during the flood.

District Administration, in coordination with the MLA of 57-Henglep Assembly Constituency, Letzamang Haokip, launched an emergency aerial relief operation to deliver rice, pulses, medicines, and other essentials to the stranded population.

The operation was closely monitored by Letzamang Haokip, MLA, Puneet Kumar Goel, Chief Secretary - Manipur, Ashok Kumar - Commissioner (Home & RDM), Dharun Kumar S, Deputy Commissioner of Churachandpur, and Th. Mangminthang Gangte, SDO Henglep, and was executed using an Indian Air Force Mi-17 helicopter. The chopper was deployed from the 36 Assam Rifles helipad at Headquarters Veng, Churachandpur, and the relief materials were successfully dropped at the Muolhoiching helipad.

This marks a historic first for the region—underscoring the government’s commitment to reaching every citizen with timely assistance, regardless of terrain, in times of crisis.

The Deputy Commissioner, Dharun Kumar S, expressed appreciation for the swift, coordinated response of all participating agencies and reaffirmed the Administration’s commitment to sustained support until full normalcy is restored.

Meanwhile, ground-level restoration works are underway at a rapid pace. Agencies including the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), BIPL, and other executing bodies are working tirelessly to clear debris and restore road connectivity as early as possible.