Silchar (Assam), Oct 14 (PTI) The authorities on Tuesday promulgated prohibitory orders along the India-Bangladesh border in Assam’s Cachar district following concerns over potential extremist movement and smuggling, an official statement said.

It said restrictions have been placed on movement along the Surma river and boating for fishing purposes.

In view of growing concerns over potential extremist movements and unauthorised cross-border activities, Cachar District Magistrate Mridul Yadav has imposed the prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS, the statement said.

“The directive aims to maintain law and order and curb illegal transport of goods and cattle along sensitive areas adjoining the Indo-Bangladesh border,” it said.

The orders prohibit movement of people between suns

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