In view of the unabated smuggling, infiltration, and other border crimes Union government has begun constructing barbed wire fencing along the 400 km India-Myanmar border in Manipur The decision was taken amid the ongoing conflict between the Myanmar military and the resistance group People’s Defense Force along the Indian border.
According to Assam Rifles officials, the Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey recently inspected the border fencing in Moreh, a town located 110 km south of Imphal, and was briefed by Assam Rifles officers about the security preparedness along the border to check infiltration, smuggling of various contrabands including drugs, and numerous border crimes. Indian forces are prepared to face any eventuality in view of the prevailing instability and disturbances in Myanmar.
The officials also informed that the strict vigil maintained by the security forces has significantly decreased cases of drug trafficking, illegal smuggling along the border. The Governor expressed her gratitude to the officers and jawans posted in the border areas for working round the clock for the safety of the citizens of the country.
The Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai also recently reviewed the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness, and ongoing construction work of the border fence along the India-Myanmar border in Manipur. The Manipur government has asked the Assam Rifles to step up border vigil and deployed additional security forces in the border villages in view of the intermittent clashes between the Myanmar Army and the People’s Defense Force.
As per the security and district administration officials, round-the-clock foot patrolling has been intensified along the international border. The Manipur government has earlier decided to identify those Myanmarese refugees who have sought asylum in the northeastern state and keep them at designated detention centers.
Since February 2021, Myanmar’s Tatmadaw (military) has been engaging in armed clashes with the civilian forces after the military junta seized power there. So far, around 5,000 immigrants, including women and children, have fled from conflict-hit Myanmar.
