Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh police have arrested three Myanmar nationals in Lohit district for allegedly entering India without valid documents, police officials said.
The arrests were made around 3 pm in Kathan village on Friday, said Senior Superintendent of Police Tumme Amo.
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They have been identified 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.
Police seized a locally-made 5.56 rifle, a 7.62 mm long barrel arm, 26 live ammunition rounds, six empty cartridges, and various currencies.
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A case was registered under the Foreigners Act, the Passport (Entry into India) Act, and the Arms Act.