Attempt to make Northeast a hotspot of illegal Myanmarese migrant
July 11, 2025
  • Read Ecopy
  • Circulation
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
Organiser
  • ‌
  • Bharat
    • Assam
    • Bihar
    • Chhattisgarh
    • Jharkhand
    • Maharashtra
    • View All States
  • World
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • North America
    • South America
    • Africa
    • Australia
    • Global Commons
  • Editorial
  • International
  • Opinion
  • Op Sindoor
  • More
    • Analysis
    • Sports
    • Defence
    • RSS in News
    • Politics
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Culture
    • Special Report
    • Sci & Tech
    • Entertainment
    • G20
    • Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
    • Vocal4Local
    • Web Stories
    • Education
    • Employment
    • Books
    • Interviews
    • Travel
    • Law
    • Health
    • Obituary
    • Podcast
MAGAZINE
  • ‌
  • Bharat
    • Assam
    • Bihar
    • Chhattisgarh
    • Jharkhand
    • Maharashtra
    • View All States
  • World
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • North America
    • South America
    • Africa
    • Australia
    • Global Commons
  • Editorial
  • International
  • Opinion
  • Op Sindoor
  • More
    • Analysis
    • Sports
    • Defence
    • RSS in News
    • Politics
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Culture
    • Special Report
    • Sci & Tech
    • Entertainment
    • G20
    • Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
    • Vocal4Local
    • Web Stories
    • Education
    • Employment
    • Books
    • Interviews
    • Travel
    • Law
    • Health
    • Obituary
    • Podcast
Organiser
  • Home
  • Bharat
  • World
  • Operation Sindoor
  • Editorial
  • Analysis
  • Opinion
  • Culture
  • Defence
  • International Edition
  • RSS in News
  • Magazine
  • Read Ecopy
Home Bharat

Attempt to make Northeast a hotspot of illegal Myanmarese migrant

According to UNOCHA (United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs), nearly 10,00,00 people have been internally displaced, and half have fled to neighbouring countries since the military coup last year

by W Rorrkychand Singh
Dec 24, 2022, 02:27 pm IST
in Bharat, Manipur
FacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegramEmail

Manipur : According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), nearly 1,00,000 people have been internally displaced, and half have fled to neighbouring countries since the military coup last year.

“Nobody knows when and where the firing would occur. Myanmar is no more a safe place to live, the life of minority Hindus has become worsened post-military crackdown in the country”, said Shanti Thappa (41), a Myanmar Nepali citizen, who has been taking refuge at India’s Moreh town along with her family.

Shanti Thappa (41), a Myanmar Nepali citizen, who has been taking refuge at India’s Moreh town along with her family

It was revealed talking exclusively with this Correspondent during a visit to Moreh town. Further, she added that the political crisis had plunged the country into complete anarchy where people had no job, education, healthcare and fundamental rights.

Earlier, she was successfully running a shop at Namphalong, a border marketplace under Sagaing Region, Myanmar and earning a good livelihood. However, their life was turned upside down after Tatmadaw ( Myanmar armed forces) deposed the elected government in February 2021 following ongoing civil resistance against the military junta.

Besides the sealing of the international border and the ongoing civil war, like public resistance against Myanmar’s military junta, the daily wage earners were left with no options but to cross the international border for their security and better livelihood.

Like many others, Shanti fled from her country looking for better security, a job and an education for her son and daughter. Shanti’s family of 4 has been staying in Moreh town for the last nine months.

Currently, she sells sandals at a makeshift shop near Moreh gate no 2, while her husband is working as a daily wager at the border town to support children’s education and livelihood.

Besides Shanti, many Myanmar nationals are selling goods at Moreh town after the International border along Northeast (Gate No 1 and Gate No 2) was sealed in March 2021 in the wake of COVID-19.

A local from Moreh Ward No 2 said there is no shortage of imported goods from Myanmar and China even though the gates were closed. Hundreds of Burmese merchants are coming daily to Moreh town stealthily, and goods prices have skyrocketed.

Due to the price rise, “the number of customers has drastically dropped down, and business is not doing well even during festivals like Durga Pooja and Diwali”, informed a sales executive of Pawan Brothers, one of the oldest electronics shops in Moreh.

The flow of goods and services across the border between two nations is cardinal in developing national economies. However, porous borders and unregulated international trade are a global concern nowadays, and India is also a victim of cross-border illegal immigration from neighbouring countries.

THE LARGER PICTURE

Above 40,000 (primarily undocumented) Rohingya from Myanmar sneaked into India and took shelter in different parts of the country. Such influx threatens the host nation’s national security, creating a conflict of interest, undermining the rule of law, rise of radicalisation, militancy and illegal activities.

The Northeastern states of India, like Manipur and Mizoram, which shares a border with Myanmar, are deeply affected by the influx and illegal drug trafficking. The Manipur government has raised the issue to the Centre and called for collective support to prevent illegal migrants.

Chief Minister of Manipur even expresses his concern over the insincerity of locals sheltering illegal Burmese Rohingya and providing fake documents.

The large influx has even created social and political issues in Manipur. Local civil bodies claimed that foreign nationals are openly forming/running armed groups in the hill districts of Manipur, causing social unrest, damaging communal harmony and encouraging illegal drug trafficking.

Since the Northeastern states have close cultural connections with various communities of Myanmar, the easternmost states of India are becoming the haven for Myanmarese illegal migrants. So, the Assam Rifles, who guard the Indo-Myanmar border, and concerned stakeholders to be more vigilant and more rigid on the illicit influx of and construct border fencing before the situation goes out of hand.

Topics: Attempt to make Northeast a hotspotIllegal Myanmarese migrantRefuge at India's Moreh townUnited Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsIndo-Myanmar borderMyanmar armed forces
ShareTweetSendShareSend
✮ Subscribe Organiser YouTube Channel. ✮
✮ Join Organiser's WhatsApp channel for Nationalist views beyond the news. ✮
Previous News

Telugu actor Kaikala Satyanarayana passes away at 87; PM Modi, Mahesh Babu & others condole

Next News

Who’s Sitiveni ‘Rambo’ Rabuka, the new Prime Minister of Fiji?

Related News

Indian Amed Forces (File Picture)

Manipur: 10 militants killed in gunfight near Indo-Myanmar border; Operation by Army-Assam Rifles in progress

Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of the Indian Army along other army officers at the Indo-Myanmar border

Indian Army’s DGMO reviews security, infrastructure along the Indo-Myanmar border during his two days Manipur visit

Illegal Migrants from Myanmar

Nagaland civil bodies urge Home Minister Amit Shah to repatriate over 5000 Myanmar migrants from Manipur

Amit Shah Announces fencing of enterire 1643 kilometres of Ind-Myanmar Border (Image Credit: Ukhrul Times)

Indo-Myanmar Border of 1643 kilometres to be fenced comprehensively,free movement regime to end: Amit Shah 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressing a gathering

Assam: Home Minister Amit Shah declares India’s decision to seal Myanmar border, terminates free movement regime

Meitei Society Fumes as Mizoram CM Opposes India-Myanmar Border Fence (Pic Credit: India Today NE)

Indo-Myanmar Fencing: Meitei Heritage Society fumes over Mizoram CM’s controversial stance on securing the borders 

Load More

Comments

The comments posted here/below/in the given space are not on behalf of Organiser. The person posting the comment will be in sole ownership of its responsibility. According to the central government's IT rules, obscene or offensive statement made against a person, religion, community or nation is a punishable offense, and legal action would be taken against people who indulge in such activities.

Latest News

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval attends the 62nd Convocation of IIT Madras

Tamil Nadu: Ajit Doval rips into foreign media over Operation Sindoor narrative

Andhra Pradesh: Kamalananda Bharati Swamiji set to commence padayatra to strengthen dharmic and temple centric society

Shubhranshu Singh joins Inaugural Board of Effie LIONS Foundation, to represent India and South Asia

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha

J&K: LG Manoj Sinha lashes out at those spreading false, misleading narratives similar to that of terror organisations

Celebrating Aurangzeb? Why India urgently needs genocide memory laws

A representative image

Breaking Barriers: 1.38 Lakh tribal students to get JEE/NEET coaching, skills, jobs under new govt-industry partnership

MEA slams Punjab CM Bhagwat Mann

AAP in dock over foreign policy fiasco: Global Gaffe by Bhagwant Mann and diplomatic damage control by Bharat

US President Donald Trump

The saga of ‘Trumponomics’: A trajectory of economic impediments and geopolitical complications

Mazar built over dog’s grave demolished

Uttar Pradesh: Yogi government’s bulldozer action in Sambhajinagar: Mazar built over dog’s grave demolished

MDMK leader Vaiko

Tamil Nadu BJP slams DMK, demands action against Vaiko for assault on journalists; raises concerns over press freedom

  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Cookie Policy
  • Refund and Cancellation
  • Delivery and Shipping

© Bharat Prakashan (Delhi) Limited.
Tech-enabled by Ananthapuri Technologies

  • Home
  • Search Organiser
  • Bharat
    • Assam
    • Bihar
    • Chhattisgarh
    • Jharkhand
    • Maharashtra
    • View All States
  • World
    • Asia
    • Africa
    • North America
    • South America
    • Europe
    • Australia
    • Global Commons
  • Editorial
  • Operation Sindoor
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Defence
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Business
  • RSS in News
  • Entertainment
  • More ..
    • Sci & Tech
    • Vocal4Local
    • Special Report
    • Education
    • Employment
    • Books
    • Interviews
    • Travel
    • Health
    • Politics
    • Law
    • Economy
    • Obituary
    • Podcast
  • Subscribe Magazine
  • Read Ecopy
  • Advertise
  • Circulation
  • Careers
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Policies & Terms
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
    • Refund and Cancellation
    • Terms of Use

© Bharat Prakashan (Delhi) Limited.
Tech-enabled by Ananthapuri Technologies