Myanmar refugees residing in India’s Mizoram State have expressed their support for new regulations implemented by the Mizoram Youth Association. These regulations include the deportation of individuals convicted of crimes such as drug trafficking. The association has issued a directive mandating that Myanmar nationals within the state comply with local laws, which encompasses the arrest, imprisonment, and repatriation of offenders back to Myanmar. Refugees are urged to adhere to local regulations and to refrain from forming new religious or ethnic-based organizations. Additionally, they are required to register with local youth branches and present identification cards. Furthermore, refugees are forbidden from participating in businesses that necessitate government permits and are not permitted to own property or land. The association has taken these measures in response to concerns regarding the increasing influx of illegal drugs from Myanmar, as Mizoram intensifies its anti-drug initiatives. Since the military coup in Myanmar in 2021, more than 30,000 individuals have sought refuge in Mizoram.
