Congress MLA Lakhmen Rymbui today alleged that the Meghalaya governent was yet to provide any assistance to the displaced villagers in Jaintia Hills district along the India-Bangladesh border.
Talking to reporters, Mr Rymbui said the displaced villagers were languishing in makeshift camps for about a week.
''More than 100-odd families had fled their villages in Muktapur, Amki, Amlympiang and Amsynram in Jaintia Hills. They were taking shelter in the camps in the forests nearby following a gunbattle between the BSF and BDR on February 14. I am very disappointed with the state government for not providing immediate relief,'' the local MLA said.
The government should help those people and ensure that they return to their homes safely, he said.
Meanwhile, Minister In-charge of Border Areas Prestone Tynsong assured that assistance would be provided to the displaced villagers ''as soon as possible''.
Chief Minister D D Lapang also directed Chief Secretary W M S Pariat to submit a report on the displaced people, it was learnt.