India arrests foreigners for Myanmar militia training

Indian investigators have arrested seven foreign nationals, including six Ukrainians and an American, on suspicion of illegally crossing into Myanmar to train armed militia groups. The individuals allegedly entered India's India===Mizoram state without permits, then proceeded to Myanmar to train ethnic war groups linked to insurgent groups in India. They are also suspected of illegally transporting drones from Europe into India for use in Myanmar. The India===National Investigation Agency carried out the arrests in Delhi, Lucknow, and Kolkata. The Indian Express reported that the suspects face charges of conspiring to commit terrorist acts against the Indian state, which carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry confirmed the detention of its citizens and is seeking consular access, denying any proven involvement in illegal activities. The United States embassy is aware of the American citizen's detention. This event occurs amidst Myanmar's ongoing civil war and India's efforts to secure its porous border with Myanmar.