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Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has praised the Assam Rifles for implementing a comprehensive biometric tracking system for Myanmar nationals entering India. The new Free Movement Regime policy allows systematic mapping of cross-border movements, particularly in Northeastern states like Manipur. This initiative aims to regulate foreign national entry and address potential population growth challenges. The Assam Rifles has already mapped 42,000 individuals since December, sharing data with relevant government agencies.

Key Points: Biren Singh Backs Assam Rifles Myanmar Border Tracking Plan

  • Assam Rifles mapped 42,000 Myanmar nationals since December
  • New Free Movement Regime policy enables border tracking
  • Biometric verification aims to regulate foreign national entry
  • Addresses population growth concerns in Northeastern states
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Positive step towards regulating entry of foreign nationals: Ex-Manipur CM on biometrics of Myanmar nationals

Ex-Manipur CM supports biometric mapping of 42,000 Myanmar nationals entering India, highlighting border regulation efforts

Positive step towards regulating entry of foreign nationals: Ex-Manipur CM on biometrics of Myanmar nationals
"Their entry has been recorded with the help of biometrics and verification measures - N. Biren Singh"

Imphal, Aug 22

Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Friday appreciated the Assam Rifles for recording biometrics and verifying other details of 42,000 Myanmar nationals who entered India since December last year.

Taking to social media platform X, Singh wrote: "Under the new FMR policy, the Assam Rifles have mapped around 42,000 Myanmar nationals who entered India through various border points since last December."

"Their entry has been recorded with the help of biometrics and verification measures along the Indo-Myanmar border. This is a positive step towards regulating the entry of foreign nationals, and it will also help in checking the abnormal population growth witnessed in Manipur in recent years," said Singh, who quit the Chief Ministerial post on February 9, four days before the President's Rule was imposed in the state due to prolonged ethnic violence.

Meanwhile, the Assam Rifles, in a statement on Thursday, said that during a seminar at Manipur University on Wednesday, Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, Director General Assam Rifles, shared insights on the new Free Movement Regime (FMR) policy of the government under which the Myanmarese nationals are now being mapped.

"The statement made by the DG Assam Rifles is being misrepresented by certain media outlets. After the new FMR policy came into effect, the Myanmarese nationals entering India through crossing points are now being mapped. Since December (2024), 42,000 individuals have been mapped with the help of biometrics and various measures instituted by all concerned government agencies. The data of this is being shared with all Govt agencies," the Assam Rifles statement said.

These Myanmarese citizens primarily stay temporarily in the Northeastern states of India, mainly in Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh and eventually revert to their country as per the provisions of the new FMR policy.

The Seminar was conducted at Manipur University as part of the academic collaboration between Assam Rifles and the University.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I understand security concerns, we must remember these are people fleeing difficult situations. Hope the process is humane and respects their dignity.
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Aman W
Good move! Our border states have been facing too much pressure. Proper documentation will help distinguish between genuine refugees and others. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone from Northeast, I appreciate this step. The sudden population increase was affecting local resources and culture. Hope this brings balance.
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Vikram M
The government should also focus on creating better infrastructure in border areas. Documentation is good but development is equally important for long-term stability.
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Nisha Z
Hope the data is properly secured and not misused. Biometric information is sensitive and needs strong privacy protections. Otherwise good initiative!

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