GUWAHATI: Assam Rifles, in coordination with the civil administration, police and medical department, conducted a joint identification, verification and biometric registration drive for displaced Myanmar nationals in Manipur's Kamjong district on Tuesday, June 30 as part of efforts to strengthen border governance and monitoring.
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The exercise was carried out in Phaikoh, Shangkhalok and Aloyo villages, where displaced Myanmar nationals have been taking temporary shelter following continued instability in Myanmar.
Officials said a joint team comprising around 40 personnel from civil and security agencies verified identities, collected biometric data and documented demographic details of nearly 500 individuals across the three locations. The drive was conducted under the directions of the district administration to establish an authenticated database for administrative and security purposes.
The exercise marked Phase II of Operation Anchor, a coordinated civil-military initiative focused on balancing border security requirements with regulated humanitarian management along the Indo-Myanmar Border (IMB).
According to officials, Phase I of the operation had concentrated on securing the border through enhanced surveillance, intensified patrolling and fencing measures aimed at preventing illegal cross-border movement and infiltration.
The biometric database is intended to support monitoring mechanisms, facilitate delivery of medical and humanitarian assistance through verified records and assist government decision-making on border administration and internal security.