India is already home to thousands of refugees from Myanmar
GUWAHATI/AIZAWL: In the first incident of crossing over of Myanmarese nationals to the northeast after the recent coup, at least three persons fled the neighbouring country and have taken shelter in Mizoram’s Serchhip district. However, a Reuters report, quoting a senior police official, gave a higher number, claiming that at least 19 Myanmar police officers have crossed over into India and are seeking refuge there.
The government is yet to confirm the identity of the three persons who crossed over to India. Locals said the trio claimed that they fled Myanmar after disobeying the orders of their superior officers to shoot at their own people in the Chin state where they were stationed. Officials said they stepped into the Indian territory on Wednesday.