
District Administration clamps curfew in Malugram, ‘prohibiting the total movement of persons’
Following incidents of stone-pelting between two groups leading to escalation of tension last evening, the Cachar district administration has clamped curfew in the areas under the Malugram Police Outpost of Silchar town with immediate effect.
In an order issued to this effect on Monday, District Magistrate, Keerthi Jalli, said apprehending breach of peace and tranquility, curfew has been promulgated ‘prohibiting the total movement of persons’ in areas under Malugram Police Outpost of Silchar town with immediate effect.
Two groups indulged in pelting stones at each other at the Ghoniala area of Silchar town on Sunday evening. Assam Police, CRPF and other security personnel rushed to the area of the incident and brought the situation under control.
As simmering tension prevails and there is every likelihood of breach of peace and public tranquility, the administration has clamped curfew in the areas falling under Malugram Police Outpost.
The order exempts magistrates on duty, police, military, and paramilitary forces, health functionaries, including doctors and paramedics.
“The order that comes into force with immediate effect shall continue to remain in force until further orders,” read the order issued by the deputy commissioner.
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