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Lunglei authorities to tighten control on refugee movement from Myanmar

Aizawl, Apr 18 (UNI) The district administration of Lunglei in southern Mizoram is set to implement tighter measures to regulate the movement of refugees from Myanmar currently residing in various relief camps across the district, district Superintendent of Police Jerome Lalmuankima said on Thursday.
Speaking during a visit to the Ṭhaizawl relief camp near Lunglei town, Lalmuankima announced that Liaison officers will be appointed from both the district police and local civil society organisations. These officers will be tasked with monitoring and controlling the movement of refugees in and out of the camps. “The liaison officers will work in coordination with camp leaders to maintain registers documenting refugee movements,” he said.
In a telephonic conversation on Friday, the SP added that all Chinese-manufactured Kenbo125 motorcycles found in the camps would be banned from use. To prevent their operation, police will remove the front tyres of these bikes and keep them in custody. “These vehicles were smuggled into Mizoram and are not registered under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, rendering them illegal,” he noted.
Lalmuankima also issued a stern warning to refugees against involvement in drug trafficking, making it clear that anyone caught in possession of or dealing with drugs would be arrested and prosecuted following the law.
Meanwhile, K. Lalhruaitluanga, a leader of the Lunglei sub-headquarters unit of the Young Mizo Association (YMA), urged the refugees to respect the local customs and uphold the values and social discipline of the host communities. “We expect them not to disrupt the social fabric of the local population,” he said.
Student leaders from both the Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) and the Mizo Students’ Union (MSU) also met with the refugees and appealed to them to prioritise the education of their children. They encouraged parents to enrol all eligible children in schools and assured them of assistance if they face any difficulty in the process.
The Ṭhaizawl relief camp, where the announcement was made, is home to 746 refugees comprising 167 families. The camp is equipped with educational facilities ranging from primary to higher secondary level, allowing displaced children to continue their studies despite the challenges of displacement.
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