Imphal, July 1 -- Around 500 Myanmar nationals sheltered in temporary camps in Manipur's Kamjong district underwent biometric registration on Tuesday as authorities stepped up efforts to strengthen border governance and streamline humanitarian assistance.

The exercise was carried out on June 30 in Phaikoh, Shangkhalok and Aloyo villages by a joint team comprising around 40 district administration officials, medical personnel and Assam Rifles personnel.

According to the Inspector General of Assam Rifles (South), the biometric verification is part of Phase II of Operation Anchor, which aims to establish an authenticated database of displaced Myanmar nationals to support civil administration, facilitate targeted medical relief and strength...