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Four Myanmar nationals held in Bihar for lacking valid travel documents

Railway Protection Force personnel detained four Myanmar nationals at a Bihar railway station after they failed to produce valid passports or identity documents. The detainees were questioned upon train arrival and could not establish their legal status.

LSN India · 14 September 2026

Four Myanmar nationals held in Bihar for lacking valid travel documents

A Railway Protection Force (RPF) team stationed in Bihar detained four nationals from Myanmar on Wednesday after they failed to produce valid travel or identity documentation. The detainees were questioned when their train arrived at the station, according to RPF Inspector Vikram Kumar. During the routine checks, the four individuals could not present valid passports, citizenship certificates, or other legally recognized identity documents required for movement across state borders and railway travel. The RPF inspector confirmed that the absence of proper documentation prompted their immediate detention. The individuals remain in custody pending further investigation and verification of their identity and legal status. Railway authorities have initiated standard procedures to determine their nationality and the circumstances of their presence in India. The case highlights ongoing concerns about undocumented travel along South Asian transit routes and railway networks.