Mizoram refuses to comply with Centre’s directive to collect biometrics of Myanmar ‘refugees’

After rejecting Centre’s directive to push back “refugees” from Myanmar, Mizoram government has now decided not to comply with another instruction for collection of biometrics details saying the same could lead to discrimination.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the state Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Wednesday evening, the state information and public relations minister, Lalruatkima told reporters in Mizoram capital Aizawl.

“Collection of biometric and biographic data of Myanmar refugees would amount to discrimination against people who are of our blood and kindred brothers and sisters. Keeping this in mind, it was decided not to undertake this as of now,” he said.