On Sunday, the officials from the Sikkim government stated that a total of 128 students of Sikkim were rescued from violence-hit Manipur and brought back to the state with the help of the Sikkim government. First, the stranded students were brought to Kolkata on flights provided and arranged by the state government from Imphal. From Kolkata, they took buses to Siliguri in northern West Bengal. They will be brought to the state capital Gangtok by SNT buses from Siliguri.

The officials also informed that a doctor from Sikkim posted in a far-off region in Manipur was also safely brought back to the state.

According to the information by the officials, Chief Secretary VB Pathak directed the 'Operation Gurans' initiative in order to rescue and bring back the students from Manipur. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang was continuously observing and monitoring the whole circumstances and took responsibility for the safety and security of the students. They added that Sikkim worked with the Manipur government to ensure the safe passage of the students from their respective hostels to the airport. Sikkim government and individuals extended appreciation to Manipur for ensuring the safe return of the students.