Arunachal CM hails decision to fence 1,643-km-long int’l border

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu hailed the decision of the Centre to fence the entire 1,643-km-long India-Myanmar border, saying that the move will check the movement of unscrupulous elements from across the border.Home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday announced the decision to fence the India-Myanmar border, which could virtually put an end to the Free Movement Regime (FMR) prevalent along the porous border.The FMR allows people residing close to the India-Myanmar border to venture 16km into each other’s territory without any document.The 1,643-km-long India-Myanmar border, which passes through Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, currently has FMR. It was introduced in 2018 as part of India’s Act East policy.Arunachal Pradesh shares a 520-km border with Myanmar.“A great move in the right direction to make our borders foolproof,” Khandu wrote on X. PTI

Modi govt decides to construct fence along 1643-km Indo-Myanmar border: Home minister Amit Shah

India's plan to fence the India-Myanmar border, ending the Free Movement Regime, is a significant step towards bolstering border security. The decision addresses concerns raised by Meitei groups about tribal militants and narcotics smuggling. The government's commitment to fortifying India's borders and ensuring security is evident in this crucial development.

Near Myanmar border, 150kg of explosives seized

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