Silchar: Authorities in Assam’s Cachar district have imposed prohibitory orders along the India-Bangladesh border amid heightened security concerns over possible extremist movement and smuggling activities.
District Magistrate Mridul Yadav issued the order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), restricting movement and transport activities in sensitive areas adjoining the international border.
According to the order, public movement within one kilometre of the border and along the Surma river between sunset and sunrise has been prohibited.
Boating and fishing in the river will also remain suspended unless permitted by the circle officer of Katigorah, following coordination with the lessee, the district magistrate and the Border Security Force (BSF).
The order also bans the transportation of essential commodities such as rice, wheat, sugar, edible oil, kerosene and salt during nighttime within a five-kilometre stretch inside the district boundary near the border.
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Exceptions may be granted by the Katigorah circle officer under verified circumstances, with due approval from the district administration and BSF.
Officials said the directive aims to maintain law and order, prevent illegal trade and curb unauthorised cross-border movement.
The order, issued ex-parte in the interest of public safety, takes immediate effect and will remain valid for two months unless revoked earlier.
Government officials on official duty in border areas are exempted from the restrictions.
