Nagaland’s Myanmar border saw 12.59 km of fencing in 2025 as the Centre tightened cross-border movement under revised FMR rules
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KOHIMA — A total of 12.59 km of fencing was constructed along the India-Myanmar Border (IMB) in 2025 as the Centre moved to strengthen regulation of cross-border movement under the revised Free Movement Regime (FMR), according to the Ministry of Defence.
The ministry also stated that 20 border crossing points were established under the FMR “to enable better regulation of local cross-border movement”.
It added that the security situation along the IMB remained sensitive in 2025 amid ongoing clashes between the Myanmar Army and resistance forces.
Under the revised FMR rules introduced in 2024, cross-border movement between India and Myanmar is restricted to designated crossing points and requires a Border Pass issued by the Assam Rifles.
Nagaland shares a 215-km border with Myanmar and has nine designated crossing points across four districts—three in Kiphire and two each in Meluri, Mon, and Noklak.
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The Border Pass permits a single entry and stay of up to seven days within 10 km of the international border, according to the Ministry.
The Centre's move to regulate cross-border movement and fence the India-Myanmar border has faced strong opposition in Nagaland, where concerns have been raised over its possible impact on Naga communities living along both sides of the international boundary.
In July, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Centre was undertaking fencing of the 1,610-km India-Myanmar border at a cost of INR 31,000 crore to curb illegal infiltration, cross-border crime and security threats. The plan includes the 215-km stretch bordering Nagaland.
The traditional border outpost system is also set to be replaced by an integrated security grid, according to the Home Minister.
Meanwhile, the Defence Ministry stated that multiple channels of engagement were used to strengthen army-to-army relations with Myanmar, including border-level meetings aimed at improving functional cooperation and mutual trust.
It stated that these engagements resulted in the repatriation of 25 Myanmar nationals to Tamu on October 14, 2025.
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