Cachar: Night movement curbs, commodity checks imposed in Indo-Bangladesh border

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SILCHAR: The Independence Day approaches, the Cachar district administration imposed strict restrictions on movement and transportation of certain commodities along the Indo-Bangladesh border. The measures, enforced under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), are aimed at preventing possible infiltration by extremist elements and curbing unauthorized cross-border trade.

District Magistrate Mridul Yadav issued the order following intelligence inputs suggesting the likelihood of illegal movement of people, commodities, and cattle through sensitive border pockets.

As per the directive, no person is permitted to move within a one-kilometre belt along the Indo-Bangladesh border in the district between sunset and sunrise. Similar restrictions apply to movement on the Surma river and its high banks during night hours, with special curbs placed on boat operations. Fishing will only be allowed for local residents after securing permission from the Katigorah Circle Officer, in coordination with the lessee concerned, and with copies endorsed to the District Magistrate and the 170th Battalion of the BSF at Dholcherra.

The order also prohibits the transportation of specific essential commodities including sugar, rice, wheat, edible oil, superior kerosene oil, and salt during night hours within a five-kilometre belt of the district boundary along the Bangladesh border. Limited exemptions may be granted for verified purposes, but only after scrutiny by the Circle Officer and local supply officials, with relevant authorities duly informed.

DC Mridul Yadav said, “This is a precautionary measure to ensure peace, stability, and security along the border. The administration is committed to preventing any unlawful activities that can endanger the district’s law and order.”

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