GUWAHATI: The Manipur government has asked Assam Rifles to repatriate 718 refugees from Myanmar who entered the state over the weekend. The government has also questioned the lapses by the paramilitary force in preventing the entry of these foreigners. Since the military coup in Myanmar in 2021, thousands of people have sought refuge in Manipur and Mizoram. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has accused these “infiltrators” from Myanmar of being responsible for ethnic violence, deforestation, poppy cultivation, and drug trafficking in the state. Assam Rifles formally informed the Manipur state government about the entry of this fresh batch of refugees on Sunday. According to information provided by the headquarters of 28 sector of Assam Rifles, 209 men, 208 women, and 301 children have entered the New Lajang area in Chandel district of Manipur due to the ongoing clashes in the Sagaing region of Myanmar. Manipur Chief Secretary Vineet Joshi has expressed concern over the illegal entry of these refugees and has sought a report on the matter. The deputy commissioner of Chandel district and the superintendent of police have been asked to record and store biometrics of the refugees and take their photographs before they are deported. Earlier in April, an internal report of the state government identified over 2,000 illegal immigrants from across the border. The state government is now working on issuing temporary ID cards to the Myanmar immigrants to accommodate them in shelter homes until the situation in their home country improves for deportation.
State seeks report on Myanmar influx
Assam Rifles formally informed the Manipur state government about the entry of this fresh batch of refugees on Sunday.
Summary:
- The Manipur government has asked Assam Rifles to repatriate 718 refugees from Myanmar who entered the state over the weekend.
- Since the military coup in Myanmar in 2021, thousands of people have sought refuge in Manipur and Mizoram.
- Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has accused these “infiltrators” from Myanmar of being responsible for ethnic violence, deforestation, poppy cultivation, and drug trafficking in the state.
- Assam Rifles formally informed the Manipur state government about the entry of this fresh batch of refugees on Sunday.
- According to information provided by the headquarters of 28 sector of Assam Rifles, 209 men, 208 women, and 301 children have entered the New Lajang area in Chandel district of Manipur due to the ongoing clashes in the Sagaing region of Myanmar.
- Manipur Chief Secretary Vineet Joshi has expressed concern over the illegal entry of these refugees and has sought a report on the matter.
- The deputy commissioner of Chandel district and the superintendent of police have been asked to record and store biometrics of the refugees and take their photographs before they are deported.
- The state government is now working on issuing temporary ID cards to the Myanmar immigrants to accommodate them in shelter homes until the situation in their home country improves for deportation.
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