Soldiers to be allowed to enter India along with Myanmar refugees, surrender arms – Army officer

The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-In-C) of the Eastern Command Lt. Gen. Rana Pratap Kalita gave this information on Tuesday. He made this statement as 5000 refugees and 60 Myanmar Army soldiers who entered India from Myanmar were handed back to Myanmar last week.

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Soldiers forced to cross the Indian border after attacks by opposition groups in Myanmar are being asked to surrender their weapons. Their identities are revealed before they are handed over to Myanmar authorities. However, the official clarified that no armed person is being allowed entry. Special care is being taken to prevent drug smugglers from entering India in the guise of refugees.

Refugees entering India through Mizoram
Most of the refugees are entering India through Mizoram. Their tribes have strong ethnic ties with the people of Myanmar. Besides Mizoram, some refugees are also coming from conflict-torn Manipur. Myanmar shares a 1640 km border with northeastern states including Nagaland and Manipur.

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Lt Gen Kalita said, “The instructions on the Myanmar border are very clear. Ordinary villagers seeking asylum to escape the conflict in Myanmar are not stopped. They are allowed to enter our territory. There is a process that is followed by the state.” It is done in consultation with the Govt. Whenever they want to go back, they are sent back. But the instructions are very clear that no armed person will be allowed in.”

Contraband drugs have been recovered from many people crossing the border
The officer said, “We have recovered a lot of banned drugs and psychotropic substances from the people coming. So we are keeping a close eye on the drug smugglers. When the Myanmar Army soldiers are coming, they have to surrender their weapons. Only then. After proper identification, they are taken to the Moreh border (in Manipur). Then they are handed over to the Myanmar authorities.”

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A political solution to Manipur violence has to be found
Regarding the ongoing violence in Manipur, the Lt. General said, “We have been successful in stopping the violence in Manipur to a large extent. But sporadic incidents continue to occur between the two communities. A political solution has to be found for this.”

2 killed in Manipur
Two people were killed by suspected members of Imphal Valley-based militant groups in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Monday, officials said. One of them was a security guard and the other was his driver. Both were shot.

Officials said both were traveling in a car. Meanwhile, suspected members of the terrorist group launched an ambush between Harotel and Kobsha villages. The incident took place in the area next to Singda Dam. The area has become a hotspot for insurgent groups targeting members of the tribal community during ethnic violence.

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A tribal organization claimed that members of the Kuki-zo community were attacked without provocation. A bandh was called in Kangpokpi district to protest the killing.

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Looted weapons are in the hands of common people
On the whole issue, Lt Gen Kalita said, “There have been legacy issues between communities in Manipur. Now both communities are completely polarized. More than 4000 looted weapons are still in people’s hands. “They are being used. That is why violent incidents are happening.”

Let us tell you that more than 200 people have died so far in the violence that started on May 3 in Manipur. More than 3000 people have been injured.

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