Meghalaya, May 10 (V7N) – Authorities in India’s northeastern state of Meghalaya have imposed a night-time curfew along parts of the India-Bangladesh border in South Garo Hills district to curb illegal cross-border activities. The order was issued on Friday by District Magistrate Hema Nayak, according to reports from The Times of India and other Indian media outlets.

The curfew will be enforced daily from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM until further notice.

In the official order, the district administration cited rising concerns over cross-border infiltration, smuggling, and possible militant activities as the primary reasons behind the restriction. The move is part of a broader effort to strengthen border security and maintain law and order in the sensitive frontier region.

The South Garo Hills district shares a porous and often difficult-to-monitor border with Bangladesh, making it vulnerable to illegal movements and security threats. The curfew is expected to enhance surveillance and allow security forces to better manage nighttime activity in the area.

No exemptions to the curfew were mentioned in the initial announcement, and residents in the affected areas have been urged to cooperate with authorities.

As of now, there have been no reports of unrest or resistance from local communities regarding the implementation of the curfew.

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