Border alert sounded to check illegal entry
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 27 2023:
To detect and identify illegal immigrants, the State Government has started a special drive at Tengnoupal district, said a notification issued by Deputy Commissioner of the district, Ranjan Yumnam today.
In line with the special drive, the notification directed people to report to the police and law enforcement agencies if they come across and know any suspected Myanmar National living in their respective villages.
Illegal immigrants detected will be provided temporary accommodation, food, safety and medical assistance at Haolenphai village, Moreh sub-division, Tengnoupal district.
The illegal immigrants will not be arrested or detained.
They will be extended all humanitarian assistance temporarily till they are properly deported or any further decision is taken by the Central and State Government authorities, said the notification.
If any illegal immigrant is found, it should be reported without fail.
Anyone or any village authority found harbouring/providing accommodation/shelter without the permission of the Government, stringent legal action as deemed fit may be taken up as per law of the land and prosecuted, said the notification.