Shillong, Aug. 22 -- Meghalaya has imposed a night curfew within one kilometre of the Indo-Bangladesh border to curb illegal activities and prevent cross-border infiltration, official sources said here.
The order, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), restricts movement from 8 pm to 6 am.
The curfew prohibits individuals from attempting to cross into Bangladesh or enter Indian territory unlawfully. It also bans gatherings of five or more people, carrying of weapons or objects that can be used as weapons, and activities linked to smuggling.
Items such as cattle, contraband goods, betel nut, betel leaves, dry fish, bidis, cigarettes, and tea leaves have been identified as frequently trafficked across th...