Dimapur, Oct. 16 -- Kiphire Deputy Commissioner Temsuwati Longkumer on Friday said the situation in Pungro sub-division of Nagaland's Kiphire district was under control following the recent violent clash between two communities.

Briefing the Kiphire District Planning and Development Board meeting at the DC's conference hall in Kiphire, Longkumer described the October 10 incident in Pungro town and other villages under Pungro and Kiusam circles as unfortunate.

The DC urged all district officers to contribute in their respective capacities to ensure the safety, security and rehabilitation of the affected people.

He said many students had lost their academic essentials and uniforms, while several families had lost their homes in the incid...