Aizawl (Mizoram): Over 5,000 Myanmar nationals have crossed over to neighbouring Mizoram in India following Monday's airstrike by the Myanmar army in its Chin state.
"Now there are more than 5,000 people who took refuge in two Mizoram villages along the Myanmar border," said Lalbiakthanga Khiangte, Inspector General of Police, Mizoram.
"As many as about 20 are injured. Eight of them are taken to Aizawl for better medical treatment and the rest are being treated in Champhai," the IGP further said.
The latest influx of refugees is in addition to the thousands who have already taken refuge in the north eastern state since 2021. Mizos share ethnic ties with the Chin community.
Myanmar's military junta is facing its biggest test since taking power in a 2021 coup. (with ANI inputs)
