Mizoram government set up task forces to stop undocumented immigrants from Bangladesh

Aizawl, 31 October : The Mizoram government on Tuesday decided to constitute district-level task forces in Lunglei and Lawngtlai in the south, and Mamit in the north west to tackle illegal influx of undocumented immigrants along the Mizoram-Bangladesh border areas, a senior home department official said.

The matter was discussed on Tuesday at a meeting of officials from the Home ministry, top police officers, and representatives of civil societies, Additional Secretary for Home Lalbiakzama said. The meeting was chaired by Home Secretary Lalrinliana Fanai.

Ministry of Home Affairs Joint Secretary Dilip Kumar had written to the state chief secretary to immediately deport undocumented immigrants.

¬ with inputs from PTI

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