Over 22,000 ILPs Issued at Sairang Station Since Rail Link

14 Jan 2026 CW Team

The Inner Line Permit is a mandatory travel document required for Indian citizens entering protected areas such as Mizoram. According to an officer stationed at the ILP counter at Sairang, 20,914 permits were issued between September 13, 2025, and December 31, soon after the railway line became operational. A further 1,517 permits were issued between January 1 and 8, taking the total to 22,431.

On average, 100 to 200 ILPs are issued with every train arrival, with generally two trains reaching the station each day, the officer said. Police officials noted that tourists accounted for most visitors during October and November, while migrant workers and traders formed the bulk of arrivals in December. Visitors have travelled from across the country, including Delhi, West Bengal and several southern states, with the highest numbers coming from neighbouring Assam.

Authorities have also detected several violations, including attempts to bypass ILP checks. Beggars found entering the state without valid permits were immediately sent back to their native places, officials said.

Police personnel at Sairang station said they are facing an acute manpower shortage, as they are currently performing the duties of the Government Railway Police in addition to maintaining law and order and managing ILP verification. Although the Government Railway Police has not yet been formally notified, station police are handling responsibilities such as traffic and parking management.

At present, only 20 policemen are posted at the station, often working late into the night due to train delays and resuming duty early in the morning. Officials said the pressure is particularly intense when 1,500 to 2,000 passengers arrive at the station at the same time, adding that no additional allowance is provided for carrying out Government Railway Police-related duties.

More than 22,000 Inner Line Permits (ILPs) have been issued to visitors at Sairang railway station since the inauguration of the Bairabi–Sairang railway line in September last year, reflecting a sharp rise in footfall following improved rail connectivity to Mizoram. The Inner Line Permit is a mandatory travel document required for Indian citizens entering protected areas such as Mizoram. According to an officer stationed at the ILP counter at Sairang, 20,914 permits were issued between September 13, 2025, and December 31, soon after the railway line became operational. A further 1,517 permits were issued between January 1 and 8, taking the total to 22,431. On average, 100 to 200 ILPs are issued with every train arrival, with generally two trains reaching the station each day, the officer said. Police officials noted that tourists accounted for most visitors during October and November, while migrant workers and traders formed the bulk of arrivals in December. Visitors have travelled from across the country, including Delhi, West Bengal and several southern states, with the highest numbers coming from neighbouring Assam. Authorities have also detected several violations, including attempts to bypass ILP checks. Beggars found entering the state without valid permits were immediately sent back to their native places, officials said. Police personnel at Sairang station said they are facing an acute manpower shortage, as they are currently performing the duties of the Government Railway Police in addition to maintaining law and order and managing ILP verification. Although the Government Railway Police has not yet been formally notified, station police are handling responsibilities such as traffic and parking management. At present, only 20 policemen are posted at the station, often working late into the night due to train delays and resuming duty early in the morning. Officials said the pressure is particularly intense when 1,500 to 2,000 passengers arrive at the station at the same time, adding that no additional allowance is provided for carrying out Government Railway Police-related duties.

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