1. Manipur CM N Biren Singh confirms biometric data collection from 24 Myanmar-origin individuals in the Tengnoupal district.
2. Effort is part of a larger strategy to identify and address illegal immigration from Myanmar.
3. A joint team involving state police, Assam Rifles, and officials conducted the operation in Govajang village.
Imphal, July 18: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has confirmed the collection of biometric details from 24 individuals of Myanmar origin in the Tengnoupal district.
This action is part of a broader initiative to identify illegal immigrants from Myanmar.
A joint team comprising state police, Assam Rifles personnel, and government officials searched Govajang village, where they recorded biometric data for these individuals.
Singh announced on Facebook that the operation, led by officials including Md. Ejaj from Tengnoupal and SDO Moreh, aims to re-verify and identify residents in the area.
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Following a previous halt due to violence, the identification process resumed in July. Singh expressed appreciation to security personnel and officials for their efforts.
He also mentioned that future biometric exercises will continue in Moreh and surrounding areas. Manipur’s 398 km border with Myanmar remains largely unfenced, with ongoing efforts to secure it.