India, March 18 -- The Aizawl district administration in Mizoram on Tuesday prohibited civil society, local councils, and village authorities from issuing any form of recommendation that may assist refugees from Myanmar and Bangladesh currently taking shelter in the state in obtaining Indian identity documents.

The order by Aizawl deputy commissioner (DC) Lalhriatpuia follows a directive from the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) to prevent immigrants and refugees from acquiring Indian identification documents like Aadhaar card, Voter's ID and Driving Licence.

"Following directives from the Secretary (Border Management) of the Ministry of Home Affairs, all local bodies and branches of the Young Mizo Association (YMA) are strictly pro...