Imphal, Jan 6: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced on Sunday that 26 Myanmarese nationals, who had entered India through the state’s porous border, were deported to Myanmar.

In a post on X, Singh, who also holds the Home portfolio, stated: “A group of 26 Myanmarese nationals who entered India through Manipur’s porous border were deported to their home country today. The government of Manipur reaffirms its commitment to providing humanitarian assistance to those fleeing war, ensuring their care and dignified departure. However, the state maintains a firm stance against allowing illegal migrants to stay back in Manipur.”

A senior official from the Manipur Home Department confirmed that the deportation was carried out by the Manipur police and central forces stationed near the border town of Moreh.

Since March 8 last year, a total of 141 Myanmarese nationals, including women and children, have been deported in four phases. In coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and central security forces, 115 individuals were deported in three phases last year.

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