In response to a question about the presence of "Rohingya" refugees stranded on the India-Bangladesh boundary in the Tripura sector, the Official Spokesperson said:
"Government is aware of the presence of 31 persons originally from Rakhine State in Myanmar, currently at the Zero Line on the India-Bangladesh border. While their documentation and claims are being examined, necessary shelter, food and material are being provided
to them by forces guarding the Indian border. Government is aware of media reports of alleged movement into Bangladesh by some such persons. Government is not a party to such movements. We will work with our neighbours to handle such matters through mutual
consultation."
New Delhi
January 22, 2019