Assam's Cachar Imposes Strict Border Curbs to Halt Illegal Activities

• Cachar administration imposed prohibitory orders along India-Bangladesh border under BNSS Section 163.
• Aimed at preventing illegal movement, extremist activities, and unauthorized cross-border actions disturbing peace.
• Movement restricted from sunset to sunrise within a 1 km border belt; River Surma movement also prohibited at night.
• Strict controls on Surma river boating/fishing; essential commodity transport restricted at night within a 5 km border belt.
• State and central government employees on official duty are exempted from these restrictions.

Why It Matters: Cachar tightens India-Bangladesh border security to curb illegal activities and maintain peace.