Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Mizo Civil Society Urges Refugees to Stop Drug Trafficking
Civil society groups in Mizoram, a state in India, are asking refugees from Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Manipur to stop dealing drugs.
They're also worried that these refugees are forming groups based on their ethnicity, which could cause problems.
The groups reminded the refugees that they should not do anything that would break Mizo unity.
Many people have come to Mizoram seeking safety.
Over 32,000 people from Myanmar, 2,371 from Bangladesh, and more than 7,000 from Manipur are currently living there.
Mizo civil society groups urged refugees to refrain from drug trafficking.
The groups expressed concern over refugees developing ethnic feelings.
More than 32,000 Myanmar nationals are sheltering in Mizoram.
2,371 Bangladeshi nationals are also taking shelter in the state.
Over 7,000 Zo ethnic people from Manipur have sought refuge in Mizoram.
- Who
- Mizo civil society groups and refugees from Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Manipur
- What
- Civil society groups urged refugees to refrain from drug trafficking and avoid actions that undermine Mizo unity.
- When
- July 22
- Where
- Mizoram
- Why
- To address drug smuggling and prevent ethnic divisions.
Mizo Civil Society
Refugees
Drug Trafficking
Mizo Civil Society
Urging refugees not to be involved in drug trafficking.
Refugees
N/A
Ethnic Feelings
Mizo Civil Society
Encouraging refugees to not develop ethnic divisions and disturb Mizo unity.
Refugees
N/A
- Groups Involved
- NGO Coordination Committee
- Main Concern
- Drug trafficking and ethnic divisions
- Myanmar Nationals in Mizoram
- Over 32,000
- Bangladeshi Nationals in Mizoram
- 2,371
- People from Manipur
- Over 7,000
- Home Minister
- K Sapdanga
- Primary Issue
- Drug Smuggling