Amid heightened security concerns and intelligence inputs indicating possible infiltration attempts by extremist groups. The District Magistrate of Cachar, Mridul Yadav, IAS, has issued strict prohibitory orders along the Indo-Bangladesh border. This restriction is under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) on June 17.
According to the order issued on June 17:
Night Movement Banned:
Movement of people between sunset and sunrise is banned for 2 months within a 1-km belt along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Cachar.
River Surma Restricted:
Boating and fishing at night in the Surma River and its high banks prohibited without prior permission.
Fishing Permission Process:
Residents must get fishing clearance from:
- The leaseholder
- Circle Officer of Katigorah
- Copies must sent to the District Magistrate and BSF Commandant (170th Battalion, Dholcherra)
Transport Ban of Essentials:
Movement of items like sugar, rice, wheat, oil, kerosene and salt banned between sunset and sunrise within 5 km of the border.
- Exceptions require approval from Circle Officer + Supply Officials
- Must be reported to District Magistrate and BSF
This preventive measure has taken in the public interest to curb illegal cross-border activities such as infiltration and smuggling of goods and cattle. The order takes immediate effect and will remain in force for two months, unless withdrawn or amended earlier.
The information was released via an official press release from the Regional Office of Information & Public Relations, Barak Valley Zone, Silchar, Assam.
