Imphal, Dec 17: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said that due to prevailing unrest in Myanmar, around 6000 people from the neighbouring nation are taking shelter in Manipur.
“Due to prevailing situation in Myanmar, around 6000 people have come to Manipur. We are providing them food and shelter owing to humanitarian consideration. More people are likely to come,” Singh said.
Singh on Saturday cautioned against dismissing events along the border, particularly in Myanmar, hinting at concerns regarding foreign influx.
Stressing proactive measures, he highlighted the deployment of biometric systems in areas like Kamjong and Ukhrul, urging similar strategies in regions like Behiang, adjacent to Myanmar, considering reports of heightened conflicts in the neighbouring country.
Asserting a humanitarian approach toward individuals fleeing violence, the Chief Minister emphasized the necessity of identifying them through biometric data collection, offering temporary shelter without allowing the establishment of permanent settlements within the State’s borders.
With the northeastern states witnessing fresh influx from Myanmar owing to clashes between the military Junta and pro-democracy forces, the Manipur government has said that it is identifying illegal migrants/refugees across the state, including Kamjong and other places where recent reports suggested more people coming in from the neighbouring country.
Following fresh fighting in Myanmar, hundreds of people have taken shelter in Kamjong which alone shares a 109 km border with Myanmar.
Five Manipur districts – Churachandpur, Chandel, Kamjong, Tengnoupal and Ukhrul share a 398-km long international border with Myanmar.
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