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Manipur: As more than 700 citizens of neighboring were reported to have crossed the border last week, the Manipur state government the Assamese Rifles to repel Myanmar nationals. IANS quoted an official as saying that as many as 718 Myanmar nationals, including 301 children and 208 women, entered Manipur's Chandel district due to ongoing clashes between the country's ruling army and civilian forces.
Manipur Chief Secretary Vinit Joshi said in a note to the Assam Rifles on Monday night: "Regarding similar issues in the past, the state government has clearly notified the Assam Rifles as the Border Guard Force to take strict measures to prevent Myanmar nationals from entering Manipur without a valid visa/travel document for any reason, as directed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India."
The Assam Rifles had previously informed the Chandel District Deputy Commissioner that 718 new refugees had crossed the India-Myanmar border into Manipur via the Chandel district as a result of the ongoing clashes in the Khampat district on July 23.
“…State Government has sought detailed report from Assam Rifles Authority to’ clarify on the facts and compelling circumstances/reasons, as to why and how these 718 Myanmar nationals were allowed to enter Into India In Chandel District without proper travel documents; along with strict advice to push back those 718 Illegal Myanmar nationals immediately,” Joshi said.
“The Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent or Police or Chandel District have also been advised to oversee the Implementation or the above and also keep biometrics and photographs of all such persons,” he added.