Imphal, June 29 -- Myanmar refugees sheltering in Kamjong district of Manipur have reportedly returned to their native country over the past few days, reports said on Sunday.

Over 7,000 Myanmar refugees had fled their homes due to the crisis and instability following the military coup in February 2021.

They took shelter in various relief camps located in remote border villages, including Namlee, Wanglee, Kenching, K. Asang Khullen, Makan, Punamram, Choro, Pilong, Phaikok, Huimin Thana, Shangkalok, and Kangum, all within the Kasom Khullen Subdivision of Kamjong District.

During their stay in the temporary camps, Indian authorities captured biometric data for over 6,000 refugees, excluding children under the age of five.

As the situatio...