Guwahati, Oct 14: Authorities in Cachar district of Assam have imposed prohibitory orders along the India-Bangladesh border, citing concerns over potential extremist movement and cross-border smuggling. The directive, issued by District Magistrate Mridul Yadav under Section 163 of the BNSS, came into effect on Tuesday.

The order prohibits the movement of people between sunset and sunrise within a one-kilometre belt of the international border. Restrictions have also been placed on movement along the Surma river and its banks during the same period. Boating for fishing purposes has been banned unless special permission is granted by the Katigorah circle officer, with due intimation to the district magistrate and the BSF.

Transportation of essential commodities such as sugar, rice, wheat, edible oil, kerosene, and salt has also been barred between sunset and sunrise within a five-kilometre belt inside the district boundary along the border. Limited relaxations may be granted by the circle officer after verification, the order stated.

Officials said the measures aim to maintain law and order and curb the illegal transport of goods and cattle in sensitive areas adjoining the border. The order, issued ex-parte in the interest of public safety, will remain valid for two months unless revoked or modified earlier.

The restrictions, however, will not apply to state and central government officials on official duty in the border areas