Movement of people across Mizoram-Myanmar border regulated following Centre's directive: Official

Security heightened along Mizoram-Myanmar border, residents within 10 km need border pass for 7-day visits, new guidelines enforced.

“Security has been beefed up along the 510-km long Mizoram-Myanmar border and movement of people living within 10 km on either side of the unfenced International Border has been regulated following the directive of the Centre,” an official said.

The official said residents of both countries living within 10 km on either side of the border now require border pass to visit each other.

“The border pass valid for a stay of up to seven days is being issued to both Myanmarese and Indian citizens visiting each other countries on production of documents verifying that they live within the territorial limit of 10 km on either side of the International Border,” he said on Saturday (January 4, 2025.)

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“The initiative was taken by the State police, Assam Rifles and health officials at some entry and exit points from December 31, 2024 based on the order and new guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA),” he said.

Six Mizoram districts — Champhai, Siaha, Lawngtlai, Hnahthial, Saitual and Serchhip — share a 510 km-long border with Myanmar's Chin state.

A public notice issued by Champhai district police on Friday (January 3, 2025) also said residents from both India and Myanmar intending to visit each other countries will now require a border pass, which will be valid for seven days.