Dimapur, July 13 -- The Inner Line Regulation Commission (ILRC) of the Naga Students' Federation (NSF) on Monday expressed grave concern over reports of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar attempting to enter and transit through various parts of the Northeast.

"Such developments, if left unchecked, pose serious demographic, socio-economic, cultural and security challenges to the indigenous people," the ILRC said in a statement.

Urging the Nagaland government to immediately strengthen surveillance and enforcement across all entry points into the state, it said the strict implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system, thorough verification of identity documents, intensified inspections, and enhanced coordination among al...