Mizoram CM advisor visits border areas amid fear of influx from Assam
Punte visited police outposts at Vairengte, Phaisen and Saiphai along Assam's Cachar district and discussed with the police officials about the security along the border, especially in view of possible influx of foreigners being pushed out by the neighbouring Assam govt and asked them to remain vigilant. He had visited Bairabi PS, railway station at Bairabi and duty posts where ILP are being issued along Assam's Karimjang district on Wednesday without any prior information.
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