Manipur-born Olympic bronze medallist MC Mary Kom is sure upset but undiscouraged by the attacks on the northeast people that triggered an exodus, as she said on Wednesday that Bangalore was a potential destination for her family, should the Koms decide to relocate from Imphal.

"I like Bangalore. The people are very nice and humble. The weather is good even during summer," said the 29-year-old. "I like it so much that I want to settle here after my career."

The champion said she was not comfortable raising her twin sons in insurgency-wracked Manipur, where she runs a boxing academy and serves in the police as a DSP. Mary's husband K Onler confirmed that the family was looking at the city to settle down in the future.

"Right now, Mary cannot leave her post (police job). After her retirement, we will look at options that include Bangalore, Pune and New Delhi. As many as 15 members of my family live in Bangalore. That will be an advantage," said Onler.

Mary was distressed by at least six of his kin heading back to Manipur, spooked by the attacks in Bangalore. "When I got to know of this, I was upset. My humble request to everyone is that we all pray for love and peace. If the problem in Bangalore reduces, I hope the northeast people come back and restart their lives."

We too hope the same!

Source: TNN