The Indian government is ready to help the people of Myanmar with ration and medical supplies but won't encourage illegal infiltration into the country, said Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday

Speaking about the ongoing crisis in Myanmar in an exclusive interview with India Today TV, Amit Shah said there is a limit to what India can do "because there is a boundary" between the two countries.

"We want to help everyone. If they [people of Myanmar] want ration or medical supplies, the Indian government can set up camps and help them. But we can't encourage illegal infiltration into India from Myanmar," Amit Shah said.

Myanmar is under international spotlight ever since its military overthrew the elected government in a coup earlier this year. Media reports suggest that the Myanmar Army has gunned down more than 500 civilians, including children, for protesting against the coup and demanding restoration of the civilian government.

'It's not India's responsibility because...'

Asked about concerns expressed by the civil society over India's role in responding to the crisis in Myanmar and not doing as much as it could have done, Amit Shah said those who feel so must do it.

"Bharat ki jimmedari nahi hai. Is liye nahi hai kyonki Bharat ki ek seema bani hui hai. Har ek vyakti yahan aayega toh Bharat ki surakasha ko lekar kayi sare sawal khade ho sakte hain (It is not India's responsibility because India has a defined boundary. If every person starts entering into India in this manner then it will pose challenge to our security)," he said.

Have Spoken To Myanmar Govt

Amit Shah said India has already spoken to the Myanmar government and asked it to take care of its people.

"We have spoken to the government in Myanmar and asked them to look after their citizens. We have also said we are ready to help in case there is a need for food and medicines," he said.

The home minister added that the government can't allow people to enter India because infiltration is a matter that needs to be handled sensitively as it involves national security.