The Central Government will stop free movement along the India-Myanmar border. The Free Movement Regime, allowing people to go 16km across without documents, is ending. This change aims to prevent misuse by insurgent groups, which experts say was a key factor in conflicts in Manipur. Now, everyone entering India must have valid travel documents.

The Central Government will stop free movement along the India-Myanmar border. The Free Movement Regime, allowing people to go 16km across without documents, is ending. This change aims to prevent misuse by insurgent groups, which experts say was a key factor in conflicts in Manipur. Now, everyone entering India must have valid travel documents.