With several Myanmar police officers and civilians entering India through the north-east borders since February's military coup, the Home Ministry on Friday cautioned the states that share border with the neighbouring country against a possible influx of refugees.
Stop illegal influx from Myanmar, Centre tells northeastern States
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March 13, 2021 00:22 IST
Letter to Chief Secretaries says States have no power to grant refugee status to any foreigner
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Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has written to the Chief Secretaries of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh to “take appropriate action as per law to check illegal influx from Myanmar into India.”
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Letter to Chief Secretaries says States have no power to grant refugee status to any foreigner
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has written to the Chief Secretaries of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh to “take appropriate action as per law to check illegal influx from Myanmar into India.” The directive comes weeks after the military coup and subsequent crackdown in the neighbouring country led to several persons crossing over into India.
Mizoram awaits Centre’s direction on Myanmar refugees
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March 09, 2021 21:10 IST
State Home Minister declined to provide details or number of those seeking asylum because of the “sensitive” situation
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A Chin refugee from Myanmar adjusts the dress of another refugee dressed as lady justice during a protest against military coup in Myanmar, in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, March 3, 2021. | Photo Credit:
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State Home Minister declined to provide details or number of those seeking asylum because of the “sensitive” situation
The Mizoram government has declined to provide details or number of Myanmar nationals who have crossed over since March 1 seeking asylum after the coup in the neighbouring country.