A correspondent
Silchar: Amid deteriorating law and order situation, the Cachar district administration on Tuesday imposed Section 163 of the BNSS restricting movements in the Indo-Bangla border. The order signed by the Deputy Commissioner Mridul Yadav aimed to prevent potential law and order disturbances arising from the movement of extremist elements and unauthorized transportation of commodities and cattle across the border.
According to the directive, a night curfew had been implemented, prohibiting any movement within a one-kilometer belt along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Cachar district between sunset and sunrise.
In addition, a strict ban had been imposed on any movement on the river Surma and its high banks within the Indian territory of Cachar during the same hours. The order also restricts fishing activities on the river Surma, with exceptions only for local residents who obtain prior permission from the Circle Officer of Katigorah, along with authorization from the lessee. A copy of such permission must be submitted to the District Magistrate and the Commandant of the 170th Battalion BSF, Dholcherra.
To curb illegal transportation of essential commodities, the order prohibits carrying items such as sugar, rice, wheat, edible oil, SK oil, and salt by any means, including vehicles, carts, or rickshaws, between sunset and sunrise within a five-kilometer belt inside the Cachar district boundary along the Bangladesh border. However, the Circle Officer of Katigorah Circle may grant special permits for transportation after verifying the purpose and obtaining clearance from local supply officials. Copies of these permits must be forwarded to the District Magistrate and the Commandant of the 170th Battalion BSF.
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