The Myanmar illegals are presently staying at Laijang, Bonse, New Somtal, New Laijang, Yangnomphai, Yangnomphai Saw Mill and Alvomjang. The group included 208 women, the release stated.

The state government had previously informed the border guarding force Assam Rifles to take strict action to prevent entry of Myanmar nationals into Manipur on any ground without valid visa or travel documents as per the instruction of Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

The release said, the the state government views the fresh illegal entry of 718 refugees very seriously with utmost sensitivity as the same may have international ramifications more particularly in view of the ongoing law and order issues.

It has also asked Assam Rifles authorities to clarify on the facts and compelling circumstances as to why and how these 718 Myanmar nationals were allowed to enter into India in Chandel district without proper travel documents along with strict advice to push back those Myanmar nationals immediately.

It further asked the DC and SP of Chandel district to oversee the implementation of the state government directive and also keep biometrics and photographs of all such persons.

Meanwhile, the Cyber Crime Police Station Manipur had registered a case in connection with the viral video of a woman being assaulted and killed by a mob including armed men (which happened in Myanmar) which had been falsely depicted as a case in Manipur.

Attempt is made to identify and arrest the accused persons for spreading false news with intent to disturb public tranquillity and create serious breach of law and order in the state, a police release said.