A night curfew has been imposed along the Assam-Nagaland border in Jorhat district, following intelligence inputs suggesting possible extremist infiltration. The decision was made by the Jorhat district administration, led by District Magistrate Jay Shivani, in response to concerns raised by the Intelligence Branch and police. The curfew, which is in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., prohibits the movement of people and vehicles within a five-kilometre belt on the Assam side of the border.
This measure is intended to prevent extremist organisations, including the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (Ulfa-I), from entering Assam through the Nagaland border and creating disturbances. According to reports, Ulfa-I may attempt to use the border areas to transport newly recruited volunteers and conduct other activities. The curfew is being enforced under the BNSS and will remain in place until further notice.
However, certain individuals are exempt from the curfew, including army and security personnel, police, magistrates, forest officials, and other law-enforcement personnel on duty. The administration believes that such restrictions are necessary to prevent interstate crimes and anti-national activities. Violations of the curfew will be taken seriously, and those found guilty will face prosecution under Section 223 of the BNS.
