Barak Valley | Section 144 Cr.PC clamped along Indo-Bangladesh border in Cachar

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The order comes into force for a two-month period from today

KRC TIMES Assam Bureau

Section 144 CrPC has been clamped along Indo-Bangladesh border in Cachar district with immediate effect. 

Deputy Commissioner, Keerthi Jalli (File)

In an order issued to this effect here on Thursday, Deputy Commissioner, Keerthi Jalli promulgated night curfew under Section 144 CrPC along Bangladesh border of Cachar district.

Movement of individuals shall remain strictly prohibited in between sunset to sunrise within one km radius of Indo-Bangladesh border of Cachar district from October 5. No person shall move on the river Surma and on its high bank within the limit of the territory in actual control of India in the district of Cachar between the hours of sunset to sunrise.

In view of the movement of extremist elements out to create law and order problem in the district and also the unauthorised movement of commodities, including cattle from the district through the areas surrounding the district borders, the order has been promulgated. 

It was stated in the order that no person will be allowed to ply boat in the river Surma for fishing purpose and the permission for fishing has to be obtained from the Circle Officer, Katigorah. 

It also further stated that no person shall carry on any vehicle, handcart, rickshaw or any other modes of transport, sugar, rice, wheat, edible oil, SK Oil, salt etc between sunset to sunrise within 5 km belt inside the district boundary of Cachar along Bangladesh border. A permit may be issued in this regard by the Circle Officer, Katigorah, who will only provide relaxation for a specific purpose after verification from the local supply officials. 

The order comes into force for a two-month period from today. 

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