India, Oct. 9 -- Mizoram police reported on Thursday that authorities have issued at least 4,102 Inner Line Permits (ILPs) to non-tribal visitors at various railway stations along the Bairabi-Sairang railway line since its inauguration on September 13.

Officials noted a significant decline of 30 to 40 percent in the number of ILPs issued to road travelers at the Vairengte check gate in Kolasib district, as well as in the number of maxicabs operating between Mizoram and neighboring states, following the launch of train services.

Home Minister K. Sapdanga chaired a meeting on Thursday to review the issuance of ILPs and assess the impacts brought by the new railway line.

The Inner Line Permit serves as an official travel document under th...