Three Myanmarese Nationals Arrested for Illegal Entry in Arunachal Pradesh

Three Myanmarese nationals were arrested in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit district for allegedly entering India illegally. The arrest took place in Kathan village, and those detained were identified as Adeh Sadi Lisu, Akhi Yoha Lisu, and Ngwaphata Lisu from Myanmar's Putao district. Weapons and currencies were seized from them.

Three Myanmarese nationals were apprehended in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit district on Friday for allegedly entering India without proper documentation, police officials reported on Saturday.

Senior Superintendent of Police Tumme Amo stated that the arrests occurred around 3 pm in Kathan village, identifying the suspects as Adeh Sadi Lisu (25), Akhi Yoha Lisu (22), and Ngwaphata Lisu (20), all hailing from Sago village in Myanmar's Putao district.

During a joint interrogation by various agencies, it appeared that the individuals had inadvertently crossed into Indian territory while hunting. Authorities confiscated a locally-made 5.56 rifle, a 7.62 mm long barrel arm, 26 live ammunition rounds, six empty cartridges, and various currencies. A case was registered under the Foreigners Act, the Passport (Entry into India) Act, and the Arms Act.