Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced that a total of 38 Myanmar nationals were deported to Myanmar from the state on Tuesday as part of the deportation process for immigrants.
These illegal immigrants were deported through the Integrated Check Post at the border town of Moreh in Tengnoupal district and handed over to Myanmar authorities.
Of the total 38 Myanmar nationals deported on June 11, six were children, 11 were women, and the remaining 21 were men.
Taking to his X handle, Chief Minister Biren Singh wrote, “In continuation of the deportation process of immigrants, the Government of Manipur has deported 38 Myanmar nationals to their home country Myanmar through the Integrated Check Post (ICP), Moreh, today. They have been handed over safely to Myanmar authorities by the Immigration Officers of the Government of India posted at ICP, Moreh.”
The State Government is continuing the identification of illegal immigrants and remains steadfast in its resolve to deport them. “Let’s keep our borders and country secure,” he added.
It may be mentioned that many illegal immigrants from Myanmar have entered the Indian states of Manipur and Mizoram following political upheavals in the neighboring country.