Authorities in Cachar district have imposed prohibitory orders along the India-Bangladesh border amid heightened security concerns over possible extremist movements and smuggling activities.
The order was issued by District Magistrate Mridul Yadav under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), restricting movement and transport activities in sensitive areas adjoining the international border.
Under the directive, public movement within one kilometre of the border and along the Surma river between sunset and sunrise is strictly prohibited. Boating and fishing in the river will also remain suspended unless specifically permitted by the Katigorah circle officer in coordination with the lessee, district administration and Border Security Force (BSF).
The order further bans the nighttime transportation of essential commodities such as rice, wheat, sugar, edible oil, kerosene and salt within a five-kilometre stretch inside the district boundary near the border. “Exceptions may be granted by the Katigorah circle officer under verified circumstances, with due approval from the district administration and BSF,” said an district administration official.
Officials said that 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.
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