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Defence
55 km of Indo‑Myanmar Border Fence Completed, Says Manipur Home Minister
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 04:18 AM
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Manipur’s home minister announced that 55 kilometres of fencing along the India‑Myanmar border have been finished.
Manipur Home Minister announced that a 55‑kilometre stretch of fence along the India‑Myanmar frontier has been completed. The segment is part of a larger border‑security infrastructure aimed at curbing illegal crossings and smuggling.
The project, carried out by central border‑management agencies, targets the remote, hilly terrain of Manipur’s eastern districts. Officials said the work on this section was finished ahead of schedule.
The new fence will be linked with existing watchtowers and patrol routes, enhancing the ability of security forces to monitor movement across the porous border. Authorities expect the development to reduce cross‑border crime and benefit local communities.
No further details on the cost or timeline for the remaining sections were disclosed.
The project, carried out by central border‑management agencies, targets the remote, hilly terrain of Manipur’s eastern districts. Officials said the work on this section was finished ahead of schedule.
The new fence will be linked with existing watchtowers and patrol routes, enhancing the ability of security forces to monitor movement across the porous border. Authorities expect the development to reduce cross‑border crime and benefit local communities.
No further details on the cost or timeline for the remaining sections were disclosed.