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Over 38,000 Refugees and IDPs from Myanmar, Bangladesh and Manipur Take Shelter in Mizoram
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 11:36 AM
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The Home Minister said more than 38,000 refugees and internally displaced persons from Myanmar, Bangladesh and Manipur are currently being housed in Mizoram.
New Delhi's Home Minister reported that Mizoram is hosting over 38,000 individuals who have fled conflict and unrest in neighboring Myanmar, Bangladesh and India's own Manipur state. These persons include both cross‑border refugees and internally displaced persons seeking safety within the Indian state.
The influx has been recorded across various districts of Mizoram, where local authorities have set up temporary shelters and are coordinating relief measures. While the exact locations of the camps have not been disclosed, officials say basic amenities such as food, water and medical care are being provided.
The government has emphasized that the assistance is in line with India's humanitarian commitments and that continuous monitoring will ensure the needs of the displaced are met while maintaining security in the region.
No further details on the duration of stay or additional support measures have been released at this stage.
The influx has been recorded across various districts of Mizoram, where local authorities have set up temporary shelters and are coordinating relief measures. While the exact locations of the camps have not been disclosed, officials say basic amenities such as food, water and medical care are being provided.
The government has emphasized that the assistance is in line with India's humanitarian commitments and that continuous monitoring will ensure the needs of the displaced are met while maintaining security in the region.
No further details on the duration of stay or additional support measures have been released at this stage.