India, April 19 -- Authorities in Lunglei district of South Mizoram have launched a crackdown on smuggled Chinese-made Kenbo 125 cc motorcycles, which gained popularity following the influx of refugees from Myanmar, amid concerns that they've been operating without proper Indian registration, sparking legal and safety issues.

According to Lunglei superintendent of police (SP) Jerome Lalmuankima Hmar, 60 Kenbo 125 cc motorcycles have been seized in the district since Friday.

The crackdown has been carried out in coordination with the Young Mizo Association (YMA).

The SP said, "These bikes, smuggled in from Myanmar, have grown in popularity-especially since the influx of refugees from the Chin state due to their affordability and fuel ef...