India is set to begin the fencing of its border with Myanmar, a move that signifies the cancellation of the Free Movement Regime that previously allowed unrestricted movement between the two countries. The decision has been confirmed by India's Home Minister Amit Shah. Amidst a crisis that saw hundreds of Myanmar soldiers crossing into Indian territory, Mizoram's Chief Minister has expressed opposition to the border fencing, although he acknowledges the inability to stop the project, and is seeking intervention from India's central government. RatnadipC from NDTV reported on the development, indicating a significant shift in border policy.
#India plans to erect a fence along its vast and porous frontier with #Myanmar and will scrap a free movement #border zone agreement, Indian media reports. https://t.co/eI2MAAeDcz
Centre To Fence Myanmar Border, End Free Movement Into India https://t.co/UucaYEDtun
Free movement of people through India- Myanmar border to be restricted, says Union Minister Amit Shah https://t.co/aUhGmPtbyI
Hundreds of Myanmar Soldiers Cross Indian Border Amid Crisis, Mizoram CM Seeks Centre’s Intervention https://t.co/7tVUYNqBCz
Fencing of Indo-#Myanmar border to start soon, says Home Minister @AmitShah https://t.co/m9TS1y2w5i
"We Can't Stop Border Fencing, But Will Oppose It": Mizoram Chief Minister https://t.co/hE2rFK9lue https://t.co/9Plfk1gN54
Explained: Why India-Myanmar Free Movement Regime Will Be Scrapped https://t.co/6JMlI3h8oC https://t.co/jFMFzSYQAv
Myanmar border to be fenced, free movement regime cancelled: What does it mean? @RatnadipC reports https://t.co/tlrsLWCWpr