NEW DELHI, March 3 India is taking a cautious approach in its response to the military coup in neighbouring Myanmar, worried about the future of ambitious projects worth about US$650 million (RM2.6 billion) and reluctant to openly denounce generals who could move closer to its rival China. Two.
NEW DELHI: At least 19 Myanmar police have crossed into India to escape taking orders from a military junta that is trying to suppress protests against last month's coup, an Indian police official said on Thursday, adding that more were expected.
At least 19 Myanmar police have crossed into India to escape taking orders from a military junta that is trying to suppress protests against last month's coup, an Indian police official said on Thursday, adding that more were expected.
Nineteen Myanmar police seek refuge in India, more expected
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Last Updated: Mar 04, 2021, 06:08 PM IST
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Synopsis There have been several instances recounted on social media of police joining the civil disobedience movement and protests against the junta, with some arrested, but this is the first reported case of police fleeing Myanmar.
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Protesters face off with police during a demonstration against the military coup in Myanmar on March 3
At least 19 Myanmar police have crossed into India to escape taking orders from a military junta that is trying to suppress protests against last month s coup, an Indian police official said on Thursday, adding that more were expected.