The Chief Minister of Chin State is the newest high-profile lawmaker to have taken refuge in Mizoram following the military coup in the country in February, The Hindu reported.

Officials in Mizoram said Salai Lian Luai crossed over to Champhai town on Monday night. Champhai is the headquarters of Champhai district bordering Myanmar.

He is one of 24 lawmakers of the country to have taken shelter in Mizoram. Among the more than 9,000 refugees are Army and police personnel.