Guwahati, Feb 18: To prevent the movement of extremist elements and smuggling of cattle and commodities, the Cachar district administration on Tuesday clamped night curfew along the India-Bangladesh border.

Cachar District Magistrate Mrudul Yadav has issued an order imposing strict restrictions along the India-Bangladesh border to maintain public order and curb illegal activities.

“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,” the order stated.

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.

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.

To curb illegal transportation of essential commodities, the order prohibits carrying items such as sugar, rice, wheat, edible oil, and salt by any means, including vehicles, carts or rickshaws, between sunset and sunrise within a five-kilometre belt inside the Cachar boundary along the Bangladesh border.

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