Guwahati, April 7 -- Civil societies in Mizoram's Melthum and Lawngtlai towns on Saturday issued directives to restrict the movement and participation of Myanmarese refugees in local trade.

They also warned that non-compliance would lead to eviction. Mizoram has been providing shelter to over 30,000 refugees from Myanmar, mainly ethnic Chins who share close cultural ties with the majority Mizos.

However, concerns about law and order have led to rising discontent in some areas.

Lallawmpuii, the officer-in-charge of Kulikawn Police Station, stated, "We have not received official information from the Melthum village council, but I believe the council is acting out of necessity."

She added, "Local councils are elected bodies, so jurisdict...