Guwahati, July 8 -- Four Myanmar nationals, including three fighters affiliated with the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF), lost their lives while attempting to cross the Tiau River into Mizoram in India.

The incident occurred along the Mizoram-Myanmar border as the group tried to escape an attack on their base.

The drownings occurred after CNDF personnel and detainees abandoned their Camp Rihli outpost in Myanmar due to an offensive launched by the Chin National Army (CNA).

While fleeing toward Saikhumphai hamlet in southern Champhai district, the group attempted to swim across the river.

According to leaders of the Young Mizo Association (YMA) from Vaphai village, three CNDF members drowned late Sunday night during the crossing, an...