Modi govt has announced it will fence India’s border with Myanmar. Experts remain divided over the move, with some saying that it can make a dent in ‘Act East Policy’.
Border fencing is perhaps justified for Pakistan and Bangladesh. But on the Myanmar border, where the population is sparse and the threat of terrorism low, the proposal should be revisited.
Residents of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram have had familial connections with Myanmar for centuries. It will be impossible to completely seal the man-made line.
The Free Movement Regime allows people living on both sides of border to travel 16 km into each other’s territory without a visa. Four Indian states share a 1,643-km border with Myanmar.
Army chief says deployment upped on Indian side amid fighting between Myanmar's army & rebels, adds there is 'talk to further strengthen' fencing along Indo-Myanmar border.
According to Lawngtlai district police, the Assam Rifles have initiated the repatriation process. The surrendered Myanmar army personnel have been taken to Parva.
Resistance groups' sustained attacks on military bases forced civilians to flee to India. Those who stayed, don't know whom to side with, those who left, aren’t sure when they can return.
Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and Myanmar Deputy Foreign Minister U Lwin Oo discussed a range of issues at the Foreign Office Consultations meet held Wednesday.
Earlier this week, 43 Myanmar soldiers entered Mizoram after their military bases were overrun by rebels. Nearly 40 were sent back by Indian authorities.
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