Lockdown in cachar

The stricter restrictions seem like a total lockdown for a period of 10 days. The chief minister said this while interacting with the press during his visit to Duliajan.
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The Deputy Commissioner urged the representatives of market associations to maintain prices of essential items, fruits, and vegetables at reasonable rates and to ensure that prices are not hiked under any circumstances.
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Speaking with Barak Bulletin, Hailakandi DC Megh Nidhi Dahal said "We are working out details in consultation with other two districts with regards to the form and extent of restrictions. A detailed order will be out by tomorrow.
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Speaking with us, Chief Secretary of Assam, Kumar Sanjay Krishna said, "We have received the request from Cachar DC today, but no decision on lockdown yet."
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The deputy commissioner's letter is mere forwarding of a proposal.. "When we receive any such proposal, we forward it to govt for consideration with facts.. they may or may not decide," said a senior officer in the district administration.
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In several areas, police officials resorted to lathi-charge. 
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