Tripura Silent as NE States Block Entry of Assam Evictees; Over 200 Vehicles Turned Back in Nagaland
While Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Manipur have issued high alerts and blocked entry of migrants evicted from Assam, Tripura has yet to take a visible stand. Over 200 vehicles carrying migrants were turned back by Nagaland Police. The silence from Tripura raises concerns about border security and unchecked migration.
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As neighbouring states take decisive action against the entry of illegal migrants evicted from Assam, Tripura’s silence raises eyebrows.
In the past 48 hours, over 200 vehicles carrying illegal migrants were intercepted and turned back by the Nagaland Police and CRPF in Niuland district, NDTV reported. The Nagaland administration, on high alert, has issued strict instructions to identify and prevent any unauthorized entry across its borders.
This follows the Assam Government's large-scale anti-encroachment eviction drive, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, which has displaced hundreds from alleged illegal settlements.
States like Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Manipur have proactively issued advisories to security forces. These include:
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Collecting biometric and biographic data
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Immediate reporting of suspicious movements
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Border-level monitoring by intelligence and police units
Yesterday, Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma chaired a high-level meeting to boost surveillance along its borders with Assam.
However, Tripura remains notably absent from the list of northeastern states issuing public alerts. This lack of preparedness could potentially open up a new migration route for evictees, some experts warn.
Security analysts stress that Tripura shares porous borders with both Assam and Bangladesh, making it vulnerable to unregulated movement if immediate measures are not taken.
By Choba Tripura
