In recent days, the conflict in Myanmar’s Chin State has reached a boiling point, marked by a series of airstrikes and gunfire, creating an atmosphere of intense tension in the border areas. This surge in hostilities has driven thousands of apprehensive individuals to cross into India, seeking safety from the escalating turmoil. According to Mizoram police officials, over 5000 people, including 39 military personnel, entered Indian territory within a span of 24 hours.
Reports from ANI indicate that the People’s Defence Force (PDF), a militia group supported by the junta in Myanmar, initiated an attack on Myanmar’s military posts on Sunday evening. Subsequently, on Monday, the PDF seized control of two Myanmar posts, leading to Myanmar military personnel seeking shelter in Mizoram. Notably, 39 individuals chose to surrender to Mizoram police.
IGP Lalbiakthanga Khiangte highlighted the gravity of the situation, stating that more than 5000 people sought refuge in two villages near the border, resulting in approximately 20 civilians sustaining injuries. Eight of the injured were transported to Aizawl for advanced medical treatment, and unfortunately, one individual succumbed to gunshot wounds on Monday evening. Despite the current calm, uncertainty looms over whether Myanmar’s military will resort to aerial attacks, a possibility that the local authorities cannot dismiss.
Why are People Entering Mizoram?
Speaking to PTI, James Lalrinchhana, the Deputy Commissioner of Champhai district in Mizoram, shed light on the influx of individuals into Mizoram. The conflict erupted when the PDF targeted two military installations in Chin State, near the Indian border. In response, the Myanmar military carried out airstrikes on the villages of Khawmawi and Rihkhawdar.
The geographical proximity of Champhai district to Chin State has led to a stream of people seeking refuge in Mizoram. Lalrinchhana emphasized that the conflict escalated when PDF attacked military positions in Chin State, prompting retaliatory airstrikes by the Myanmar military on Khawmawi and Rihkhawdar villages.
The tense situation in Myanmar’s Chin State has not only led to a humanitarian crisis but has also created a complex geopolitical scenario in the region. As the affected individuals seek shelter in neighboring countries like India, the international community watches closely, awaiting further developments in this unfolding crisis. Stay tuned for updates on this evolving situation.
In recent days, the conflict in Myanmar’s Chin State has reached a boiling point, marked by a series of airstrikes and gunfire, creating an atmosphere of intense tension in the border areas. This surge in hostilities has driven thousands of apprehensive individuals to cross into India, seeking safety from the escalating turmoil. According to Mizoram police officials, over 5000 people, including 39 military personnel, entered Indian territory within a span of 24 hours.
Reports from ANI indicate that the People’s Defence Force (PDF), a militia group supported by the junta in Myanmar, initiated an attack on Myanmar’s military posts on Sunday evening. Subsequently, on Monday, the PDF seized control of two Myanmar posts, leading to Myanmar military personnel seeking shelter in Mizoram. Notably, 39 individuals chose to surrender to Mizoram police.
IGP Lalbiakthanga Khiangte highlighted the gravity of the situation, stating that more than 5000 people sought refuge in two villages near the border, resulting in approximately 20 civilians sustaining injuries. Eight of the injured were transported to Aizawl for advanced medical treatment, and unfortunately, one individual succumbed to gunshot wounds on Monday evening. Despite the current calm, uncertainty looms over whether Myanmar’s military will resort to aerial attacks, a possibility that the local authorities cannot dismiss.
Why are People Entering Mizoram?
Speaking to PTI, James Lalrinchhana, the Deputy Commissioner of Champhai district in Mizoram, shed light on the influx of individuals into Mizoram. The conflict erupted when the PDF targeted two military installations in Chin State, near the Indian border. In response, the Myanmar military carried out airstrikes on the villages of Khawmawi and Rihkhawdar.
The geographical proximity of Champhai district to Chin State has led to a stream of people seeking refuge in Mizoram. Lalrinchhana emphasized that the conflict escalated when PDF attacked military positions in Chin State, prompting retaliatory airstrikes by the Myanmar military on Khawmawi and Rihkhawdar villages.
The tense situation in Myanmar’s Chin State has not only led to a humanitarian crisis but has also created a complex geopolitical scenario in the region. As the affected individuals seek shelter in neighboring countries like India, the international community watches closely, awaiting further developments in this unfolding crisis. Stay tuned for updates on this evolving situation.
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