Manipur CM N Biren Singh reports the detection of 10,675 illegal immigrants over the last five years, with origins from Myanmar, Bangladesh, Norway, China, and Nepal. Only 85 were deported, and 143 are currently in detention. The state has begun extensive border fencing and increased police measures to curb the influx.
In Short:
- 10,675 illegal immigrants identified in Manipur in the past five years.
- Origins: Myanmar, Bangladesh, Norway, China, Nepal
- 85 deported; 143 currently detained
- Rs 85.55 lakh spent on detainee care.
- District-wise distribution: Imphal West (11), Imphal East (1), Bishnupur (1), Thoubal (1), Kakching (6), Churachandpur (150), Chandel (1,895), Tengnoupal (2,406), Ukhrul (3), Kangpokpi (2), Kamjong (6,199).
- Border fencing work has begun: 9.214 km completed; 21.86 km in progress.
- 120 km border fencing approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh announced that 10,675 illegal immigrants have been detected in the state over the last five years. During the sixth session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly, Singh explained that these immigrants come from Myanmar, Bangladesh, Norway, China, and Nepal.
Out of the total identified, 85 illegal immigrants have been deported. Currently, 143 are held in detention centers, with Rs 85.55 lakh spent on their care.
The distribution of these immigrants across districts includes Imphal West (11), Imphal East (1), Bishnupur (1), Thoubal (1), Kakching (6), Churachandpur (150), Chandel (1,895), Tengnoupal (2,406), Ukhrul (3), Kangpokpi (2), and Kamjong (6,199).
To manage the influx, a committee was formed to verify and identify illegal immigrants in Churachandpur, Chandel, Tengnoupal, Kamjong, and Pherzawl districts under the supervision of the Home Department. Before recent violence, this committee detected 2,480 illegal immigrants from Myanmar.
The central government has emphasized the importance of completely fencing the Indo-Myanmar border. As of now, 9.214 km of border fencing between pillars 79 to 81 have been completed. The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved a 120 km fencing project in Manipur, with 21.86 km already under construction.
District police conduct regular checks to manage illegal immigration. Plans are underway to establish six new police stations and 34 police outposts in border areas. Additionally, the state has appointed civil and police nodal officers in five border districts to monitor and control illegal immigration.