Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced that out of 5,457 illegal immigrants identified from Myanmar, biometric data for 5173 individuals have been recorded.
Taking to platform ‘X’, Biren Singh emphasized that as of May 7th, 2024, 5457 illegal immigrants had been detected, and biometric data had been collected for most of them.
He highlighted the ongoing deportation process and the provision of humanitarian aid to all detected immigrants, underscoring the government’s approach to handling the issue with sensitivity despite its severity. “In this crucial juncture, we have noticed certain homegrown groups, based out of Western countries, criticising the steps taken up against illegal immigration by giving a communal tone and propagating it as violations of religious freedom,” he added.
Furthermore, Singh revealed that 38 Myanmarese nationals were deported from Manipur last week, bringing the total number of deportations to 77, including 55 women and five children, since March 8.
