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India has deported the initial batch of Myanmar refugees who sought asylum in the country following the military coup in 2021, as disclosed by the chief minister of Manipur state on Friday (March 8).

The move comes weeks after India terminated a visa-free border policy with Myanmar. While specific details on the number of individuals deported are not immediately available, the influx of thousands of civilians and hundreds of troops into Indian states since the 2021 coup has raised concerns in New Delhi about the potential of communal tensions.

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N. Biren Singh, the chief minister of Manipur, announced the deportation on the microblogging platform X, revealing that the first group of Myanmar nationals who entered India illegally had been expelled.

Manipur, a northeastern state, has witnessed sporadic violence resulting in nearly 200 fatalities since ethnic clashes erupted in May of the preceding year.

In the absence of a signed agreement on the 1951 UN Refugee Convention, which outlines refugee rights and the responsibilities of states in protecting them, and without domestic laws specifically safeguarding refugees, India maintains its stance on providing shelter and assistance to those fleeing the crisis in Myanmar on humanitarian grounds.

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India's decision to terminate the visa-free movement policy with Myanmar for border citizens was announced last month, citing reasons such as national security concerns.

This decision came shortly after the interior minister disclosed plans to fence the 1,643-km (1,020-mile) border with Myanmar.

(With inputs from agencies)

India has deported the initial batch of Myanmar refugees who sought asylum in the country following the military coup in 2021, as disclosed by the chief minister of Manipur state on Friday (March 8).

India has deported the initial batch of Myanmar refugees who sought asylum in the country following the military coup in 2021, as disclosed by the chief minister of Manipur state on Friday (March 8). The move comes weeks after India terminated a visa-free border policy with Myanmar. While specific details on the number of individuals deported are not immediately available, the influx of thousands of civilians and hundreds of troops into Indian states since the 2021 coup has raised concerns in New Delhi about the potential of communal tensions. Also read: Over 5,000 Myanmar refugees including soldiers flee to India N. Biren Singh, the chief minister of Manipur, announced the deportation on the microblogging platform X, revealing that the first group of Myanmar nationals who entered India illegally had been expelled. Manipur, a northeastern state, has witnessed sporadic violence resulting in nearly 200 fatalities since ethnic clashes erupted in May of the preceding year. In the absence of a signed agreement on the 1951 UN Refugee Convention, which outlines refugee rights and the responsibilities of states in protecting them, and without domestic laws specifically safeguarding refugees, India maintains its stance on providing shelter and assistance to those fleeing the crisis in Myanmar on humanitarian grounds. Also read: 733 Myanmar refugees living in Mizoram India's decision to terminate the visa-free movement policy with Myanmar for border citizens was announced last month, citing reasons such as national security concerns. This decision came shortly after the interior minister disclosed plans to fence the 1,643-km (1,020-mile) border with Myanmar. (With inputs from agencies)

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India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) busted a people trafficking network on Thursday (Mar 7) which was allegedly sending young people to the Russia-Ukraine war zone under the guise of lucrative jobs.&nbsp;

Officials said that the crime investigating agency is conducting searches across Indian cities such as&nbsp;Mumbai, Delhi, Trivandrum, Mumbai, Ambala, Chandigarh, Madurai and Chennai. According to the officials, the government agency registered an FIR against various visa consultancy firms and agents.&nbsp;

CBI said the accused among others include:

(1) M/s 24x7 RAS Overseas Foundation, KG Marg, New Delhi and its Director Suyash Mukut 
(2) M/s O.S.D Bros Travels &amp; Visa Services Pvt Ltd., Mumbai and its Director Rakesh Pandey&nbsp; 
(3) M/s Adventure Visa Services Pvt Ltd., Chandigarh, Punjab and its Director Manjeet Singh 
(4) Baba Vlogs Overseas Recruitment Solutions Pvt Ltd., Dubai and its Director Faisal Abdul Mutalib Khan @ Baba&nbsp;

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This comes a day after reports emerged that a 30-year-old Indian man, identified as Mohammed Asfan, died in Russia. He was allegedly forced to fight with the Russian Army against Ukraine in the ongoing war.&nbsp;

The Indian officials have not provided any details on the circumstances of his death.&nbsp;

Asfan's family recently contacted Asaduddin Owaisi, who is an Indian politician and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief, to bring him back from the warzone.&nbsp;

When Owaisi contacted the officials in the Indian Embassy in Moscow, they confirmed that the man, who hailed from Hyderabad city, had been killed.&nbsp;

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The Indian Embassy in Moscow took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to inform that the authorities are in touch with Asfan's family to send his mortal remains to India.

"We have learnt about the tragic death of an Indian national Shri Mohammed Asfan. We are in touch with the family and Russian authorities. Mission will make efforts to send his mortal remains to India," it wrote.&nbsp;

Mohammed Imran, Asfan's brother, wrote back to the Moscow embassy on X, asking for proof of the death. Imran had told the Times of India recently that he was planning to go to Moscow to trace his brother and bring him home.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine urges faster delivery of western arms

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Imran later told TOI that although he had received a call from the Moscow embassy confirming the death, the recruiting agent claimed his brother was alive and would get some proof by Tuesday.&nbsp;

It was the second such case as another Indian from Gujarat, Hamil Mangukiya, was killed about a week ago in the conflict.&nbsp;

Recent reports have highlighted that many Indians have been recruited as security helpers in the Russian military, and they have even been forced to fight with Russian soldiers in certain areas along Russia's border with Ukraine.&nbsp;

Last week, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in New Delhi that authorities are trying their best for an "early discharge" of around 20 Indian nationals who are working as support staff to the Russian army.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) busted a people trafficking network on Thursday (Mar 7) which was allegedly sending young people to the Russia-Ukraine war zone under the guise of lucrative jobs.

India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) busted a people trafficking network on Thursday (Mar 7) which was allegedly sending young people to the Russia-Ukraine war zone under the guise of lucrative jobs. Officials said that the crime investigating agency is conducting searches across Indian cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Trivandrum, Mumbai, Ambala, Chandigarh, Madurai and Chennai. According to the officials, the government agency registered an FIR against various visa consultancy firms and agents. CBI said the accused among others include: (1) M/s 24x7 RAS Overseas Foundation, KG Marg, New Delhi and its Director Suyash Mukut (2) M/s O.S.D Bros Travels & Visa Services Pvt Ltd., Mumbai and its Director Rakesh Pandey (3) M/s Adventure Visa Services Pvt Ltd., Chandigarh, Punjab and its Director Manjeet Singh (4) Baba Vlogs Overseas Recruitment Solutions Pvt Ltd., Dubai and its Director Faisal Abdul Mutalib Khan @ Baba Also read: Sweden officially joins NATO amid security concerns triggered by Russia-Ukraine war This comes a day after reports emerged that a 30-year-old Indian man, identified as Mohammed Asfan, died in Russia. He was allegedly forced to fight with the Russian Army against Ukraine in the ongoing war. The Indian officials have not provided any details on the circumstances of his death. Asfan's family recently contacted Asaduddin Owaisi, who is an Indian politician and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief, to bring him back from the warzone. When Owaisi contacted the officials in the Indian Embassy in Moscow, they confirmed that the man, who hailed from Hyderabad city, had been killed. Also read: Sanctions against Moscow backfire? US spent $20mn to maintain superyacht seized from Russian oligarch The Indian Embassy in Moscow took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to inform that the authorities are in touch with Asfan's family to send his mortal remains to India. "We have learnt about the tragic death of an Indian national Shri Mohammed Asfan. We are in touch with the family and Russian authorities. Mission will make efforts to send his mortal remains to India," it wrote. Mohammed Imran, Asfan's brother, wrote back to the Moscow embassy on X, asking for proof of the death. Imran had told the Times of India recently that he was planning to go to Moscow to trace his brother and bring him home. Watch: Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine urges faster delivery of western arms × Imran later told TOI that although he had received a call from the Moscow embassy confirming the death, the recruiting agent claimed his brother was alive and would get some proof by Tuesday. It was the second such case as another Indian from Gujarat, Hamil Mangukiya, was killed about a week ago in the conflict. Recent reports have highlighted that many Indians have been recruited as security helpers in the Russian military, and they have even been forced to fight with Russian soldiers in certain areas along Russia's border with Ukraine. Last week, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in New Delhi that authorities are trying their best for an "early discharge" of around 20 Indian nationals who are working as support staff to the Russian army. (With inputs from agencies)

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