Over 100 Myanmar nationals entered two border districts of Mizoram, India -- Champhai and Hnahthial -- in past few days following a military offensive across the border, the state government on Sunday, according to The Hindustan Times.

The reported said “intense fighting” had broken out between armed civilians and the Tatmadaw in areas close to the border with Mizoram.

Mizoram and Myanmar share a 510 km border. Most of the refugees who have entered Mizoram are from Chin state, which borders six districts of the state—Champhai, Hnahthial, Serchhip, Saitual, Siaha and Lawngtlai. Mizos and Chins share close ethnic ties.