India, Feb. 15 -- To ensure the safety of the border villagers and prevent anti-national activities, the District Magistrate Kathua on Saturday imposed restrictions on "unnecessary movement" within a five-kilometre belt along the International Border (IB) with immediate effect.

Kathua District Magistrate Rajesh Sharma issued the order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which empowers executive magistrates to take preventive measures in urgent cases of apprehended danger to maintain public order and safety.

"The security situation in the border areas has become sensitive, and there is a possibility of cross-border firing at any time. Movement in the border areas is required to be restricted to ensure the ...