During a seminar at Manipur University yesterday, Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM, Director General of Assam Rifles, shared insights on the new FMR policy of the government, under which Myanmarese nationals are now being mapped.
The statement made by the DG Assam Rifles is being misrepresented by certain media outlets. For clarity, the General Officer had stated:
“After the new FMR policy came into effect, the Myanmarese nationals entering India through crossing points are now being mapped. Since December, 42,000 individuals have been mapped with the help of biometrics and various measures instituted by all concerned government agencies. The data is being shared with all government agencies.”
These Myanmarese citizens primarily stay temporarily in the North Eastern states of India, mainly in Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh, and eventually revert to their country as per the provisions of the new FMR policy.
The seminar was conducted at Manipur University as part of the academic collaboration between Assam Rifles and the University.
