6,000 Myanmar Refugees In Manipur, More Likely To Come: Chief Minister
NDTV
The chief minister has said that shelter cannot be denied to those seeking it on humanitarian grounds but foreigners cannot be allowed to set up illegal villages.
Around 6,000 people from Myanmar have taken shelter in Manipur after violence in the neighbouring country, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Sunday, adding that more refugees are likely to reach the state soon.
"Due to prevailing situation in Myanmar, around 6,000 people have come to Manipur. We are providing them food and shelter owing to humanitarian consideration. More people are likely to come," he said.
Mr Singh on Saturday said that shelter cannot be denied to those seeking it on humanitarian grounds. Although, he said, foreigners cannot be allowed to sneak into the state and set up illegal villages.
