PRESS RELEASE


            The Sikkim  Government has taken a very serious view over the situation arising over the reported news of attack on the North Eastern people residing in Bengaluru and Pune.

            In order to ensure safety of Sikkimese residing in these cities,  the Chief Secretary of Sikkim, Mr. Karma Gyatso, IAS, spoke to Mr. S.V. Ranganath, IAS, the Chief Secretary of Karnataka.  Mr. Gyatso conveyed the Sikkim Government’s concern about the safety of Sikkimese to his counterpart.  In response the Chief Secretary of Karnataka gave full assurance as regards the safety of Sikkimese in Bengaluru.  He also assured the State Government of Sikkim that the law and order  in Karnataka was under control and therefore there was no reason to worry or panic as regards to safety of life and limb.

            Shri Karma Gyatso has also requested the Hon’ble Speaker, Shri K.T. Gyaltsen to take up the issue with the Karnataka Government during his visit to the State which is scheduled for 18th of September, 2012.

( K.S. Tobgay ),
                                                                                         Secretary, IPR.