The Nagaland government brought back 676 people from violence-hit Manipur on Sunday, officials said. They were brought back in 13 buses of Nagaland State Transport, and four police buses as part of ‘Operation Kohima Calling’. The buses were escorted by Assam Rifles jawans, two platoons of Nagaland Armed Police, and personnel of the India Reserve Battalion. Brigadier Ved Beniwal, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (North) Sheta Lohe and Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) Weku Zhiemi oversaw the rescue operation. The operation will continue to bring back those stranded in the interior areas. Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton lauded the Assam Rifles and state police for the success of the rescue mission. “676 people have been rescued so far, and efforts are underway to bring back another 600 people from various parts of Manipur,” said Patton.