Imphal, Aug. 21 -- Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday expressed support for the Union government's initiative to biometrically scan "illegal immigrants" at the international border with Myanmar, saying that such a measure highlights the "real and ongoing problem" of "influx of outsiders" in the region.

Former CM Singh thanked the Director General of Assam Rifles, Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera for confirming that around 42,000 people entered the Indian border since December 2024, and that measures are being taken to properly monitor such people and accommodate them at "secure locations."

"I thank Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM, DG Assam Rifles, for confirming that biometrics are being collected from illegal entrants crossing ...