Imphal, Nov 6: Venting anger and disappointment over discrepancies in the disbursal of ration allowances, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from two relief camps staged a protest at the Sawombung SDO Office in Imphal East, on Wednesday.

As a part of the protest, the IDPs of Sawombung and Sajiwa camps returned their one-month ration allowance, which is credited via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), to the SDO office through an Executive Magistrate.

The displaced persons expressed resentment over receiving Rs 84 per person, which they said, contradicted the government’s earlier announcement of Rs 80 per person and Rs 20 for ration.

Reports suggested that Rs 16, allegedly meant for rice distribution charges, was deducted, leaving the families feeling deceived.

Speaking to the press, Koija

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