Over 1000 refugees from Myanmar in Mizoram; officials say 100 sent back but they returned

As per officials, 100 returnees are among over 1000 Myanmarese nationals who have taken refuge in Mizoram since last month's military coup.

The number of Myanmarese nationals taking refuge in Mizoram has crossed 1,000 since the military seized power last month, officials said on Monday. Officials added that at least 100 who were sent back to Myanmar are back in Mizoram. “As per the home department's record, 1,042 Myanmarese nationals have entered the state till Monday. While most of them are staying in border villages and are being provided with relief and shelter by local NGOs, some are living with their relatives," a senior Mizoram home department official was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.