Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directs officials to bring back students stuck in Manipur

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has given directions to the concerned officials of the state to ensure the safety and security of five students from the state stuck in violence-hit Manipur, a spokesperson of the State Government informed here on Monday.The Chief Minister immediately responded to the text message of one of the students stuck in Manipur and intervened in the matter. He gave financial assistance of Rs 60,000 from his own pocket to handle the crisis immediately to meet the travelling expenses of the students to return home safely, said the state official.He passed on instructions to the officers of the state government to take necessary action for bringing back the students to their homes in Himachal Pradesh, said the spokesperson.The State Government has made efforts for bringing five students-Simran, Sujal Kaundal, Ashwani Kumar, Chhering, and Keshav Singh- back home.