India plans to extend its Border fence along the Myanmar Border in Manipur state to counter illegal immigration, arms smuggling, and drug trafficking. Currently, less than 10% of the 400-kilometer-long border in Manipur is fenced. The move comes as thousands of Burmese civilians have fled to India since Myanmar's military coup in February 2021. However, human rights groups and Burmese refugees have criticized the move, arguing that it would prevent people from fleeing to safety. The situation has also exacerbated ethnic conflict in Manipur, which is already experiencing tensions between different ethnic groups.

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