The peaceful rallies, organisation by the Zo Re-Unification Organisation (Zoro), resonated across Zokhawthar and Vaphai villages, nestled on the Mizoram-Myanmar border. 

This follows an initial decision by the Assam Rifles to seal the 510 km border from May 1st to curb cross-border activity.

Situated on a bridge over the Tiau River in Mizoram's Champai district, the sealed gate stirred concern among residents on both sides of the border, who speculated it to be linked to the Narendra Modi government's recent decision to revoke the free movement regime (FMR) with Myanmar.