Guwahati, July 2 -- Over 5,000 refugees from Myanmar, who had taken shelter in Manipur's Kamjong district amid escalating violence in their country, have reportedly returned home, according to report.

The June 28 report, citing "well-placed sources," stated that "approximately 5,000 refugees have returned to Myanmar." The refugees, mostly from Myanmar's Chin State, had crossed into India fearing aerial bombardments and military offensives by the Myanmarese junta targeting pro-democracy groups.

The report further claimed that the Indian government had stopped issuing sanctions for new refugee entries, with sources suggesting that the situation in Myanmar had "improved," prompting the return of many.

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