The Bairabi-Sairang railway line, inaugurated on September 13, has seen at least 4,102 Inner Line Permits (ILPs) issued to visitors since its opening, according to Mizoram police. This development follows a high-level meeting chaired by Home Minister K Sapdanga, which reviewed the impacts of the new railway line.

The ILP, a travel document required for Indian citizens entering protected areas, including Mizoram, has seen a marked decline in issuance at road checkpoints. Vairengte check-gate, a crucial entry point, and the number of maxicabs connecting Mizoram with neighboring states, experienced a 30-40% drop post-railway line inauguration.

Concerns have emerged over the disparity between ILP issuance and the volume of visitors. The Mizo Zirlai Pawl, an influential student organization,

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