Unfenced border in focus amid arrest of seven foreigners who crossed to Myanmar via porous border
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Why in news
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) accused seven foreign nationals, including Ukrainians and a US citizen
Background
India and Myanmar share a 1,643 km unfenced border featuring a Free Movement Regime (FMR). The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved a ₹31,000 crore fencing project in March 2024, with 43 km of the 390.39 km target completed.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia-Myanmar border length is 1,643 km
- BodyNational Investigation Agency (NIA) is the agency investigating the illegal border crossing
- FactCCS approved ₹31,000 crore for the border fencing project in March 2024
- Fact43 km of the 390.39 km approved fencing project has been completed
- PlaceFree Movement Regime (FMR) allows limited movement without visas or passports
For Mains
Q. Examine the security implications of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) on the India-Myanmar border and evaluate the necessity of physical fencing in managing cross-border insurgencies.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Insurgency nexus: Foreign involvement in training armed ethnic groups using drones and advanced weaponry
- Regulatory friction: Balancing the socio-cultural benefits of FMR against the risks of illegal migration and smuggling
- Infrastructure lag: Slow progress in road and fencing construction hindering proactive border surveillance
Keywords: Free Movement Regime · Cross-border insurgency · Border porosity · National security · Asymmetric warfare
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