Border Security

Systemic Gaps, Unchecked Overstays: Why India’s Visa Regime Isn’t Ready for Full Relaxation with Bangladesh in March 2026

India is in the process of restoring full visa services for Bangladeshi nationals after an 18-month restriction driven by security considerations. As of March 2026, the government has initiated a phased reopening that includes tourist, business and student visa categories. At first glance, this may appear to be a necessary correction that restores regional mobility, supports medical …

Gunfire Without Consequence: Suspected Kuki Extremists Open Fire on Meitei Villagers Gathering Firewood on Imphal Valley’s Eastern Edge

Gunfire echoed from near the Changsang Hill on the northeastern edge of Imphal Valley at around 9.30 a.m. of 20th March and once again, no one was held accountable. Suspected armed Kuki militants opened fire on Meitei villagers collecting firewood near Pukhao village under the watch of CRPF and Manipur Police personnel, laying bare not …

The WhatsApp Shadow Market for Cheap Military-Grade Weapons: How Illicit cross-border Arms Networks Exploit Divided Enforcement in Kuki-Dominated Regions of Manipur

Markets for military-grade weapons has moved beyond jungles, border trails and hidden depots into the digital realm in the Kuki-dominated districts of Manipur, where it is becoming disturbingly accessible. At the center of these allegations is a WhatsApp group brazenly titled “THAL ORDER”. According to sources familiar with its activity, the group functions less like a …