Assam's Cachar district administration on Tuesday clamped night curfew along the India-Bangladesh border to prevent the movement of extremist elements and smuggling of cattle and commodities, according to an official release.
Cachar District Magistrate Mridul Yadav has issued an order imposing strict restrictions along the India-Bangladesh border to maintain public order and curb illegal activities, the statement said.
"The order, issued under Section 163 of BNSS, aims to prevent potential law and order disturbances arising from the movement of extremist elements and unauthorised transportation of commodities and cattle across the border," it added.
The district magistrate highlighted the urgent need for preventive measures to tackle the apprehended threats.
He emphasised that swift action is crucial to prevent unlawful activities, which could disrupt peace and security in the region.
The order imposes specific restrictions effective immediately and will remain in force for two months unless otherwise directed, the release said.
According to the directive, a night curfew has been implemented, prohibiting any movement within a one-kilometre belt along the India-Bangladesh border in Cachar district between sunset and sunrise.
This measure aims to curtail illegal cross-border activities and ensure heightened security during vulnerable hours, it added.
Additionally, a strict ban has been imposed on any movement in the river Surma and on its high banks within the Indian territory of Cachar during the same hours.
The order also restricts fishing activities in the river, with exceptions only for local residents who obtain prior permission from the circle officer of Katigorah along with authorisation from the lessee.
