Mizzima-Feb 19
The Mizoram government has ordered a temporary two-month closure of the India–Myanmar border trade route starting 16 February, citing significant security concerns. The decision, issued by the Lawngtlai District magistrate, follows the death of Lalramsanga, a 37-year-old driver from Mizoram who was found dead in Shin Letwa village, located in Myanmar’s Paletwa Township. The suspension halts all border crossings and cargo transportation, effectively cutting off a vital supply line for essential goods. Local traders have voiced immediate concern over the impact of the closure, warning of imminent supply shortages and price hikes in Myanmar’s Chin and Rakhine States. Perishable goods, including potatoes, onions, and tomatoes, are already at risk of spoilage, while shipments of dry goods, fuel, and rice remain stranded at the border. Goods are transported by road from Lawngtlai in Mizoram directly to Shinletwa, while during the rainy season they are shipped by waterways, including through Khaki, before continuing on to Kyauktaw in Rakhine State. Read more at: https://eng.mizzima.com/2026/02/19/31400
