The Cachar district administration in Assam issued an emergency order late on 15 December prohibiting civilian movement within 500 metres of the Indo-Bangladesh frontier between sunset and sunrise. Officials said the night-time curfew – effective immediately – was prompted by a recent surge in cross-border smuggling, human-trafficking attempts and cattle theft.
Border Security Force (BSF) commanders told the media that traffickers have been exploiting winter darkness and riverine gaps in the fence to move contraband and undocumented migrants. The new restriction empowers BSF patrols and local police to detain anyone found loitering in the buffer zone after dark.
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For companies that run tea estates, plywood mills and river-port facilities in southern Assam, the curfew could affect night-shift logistics and truck movements. Human-resources heads should review employee-transport plans and arrange earlier shift hand-overs or secure transit permissions where essential.
International assignment managers moving staff or equipment between India’s Northeast and Bangladesh should factor in additional daylight travel time until the order is reviewed at month-end. Tour operators running eco-tours to the Barak Valley wetlands have already started rescheduling evening boat safaris.
State officials said the measure will be reassessed after a fortnight based on intelligence reports. Businesses with cross-border supply chains are lobbying for a ‘green corridor’ for perishable cargo; no exemption has yet been granted.
Border Security Force (BSF) commanders told the media that traffickers have been exploiting winter darkness and riverine gaps in the fence to move contraband and undocumented migrants. The new restriction empowers BSF patrols and local police to detain anyone found loitering in the buffer zone after dark.
Travelers and businesses suddenly facing new documentation hurdles for cross-border trips can simplify the process by using VisaHQ’s digital visa and passport services. Whether you need an Indian multiple-entry permit or a Bangladeshi business visa, the platform offers real-time guidance, secure online applications and courier support—handy when regulations tighten overnight. Details are available at https://www.visahq.com/india/.
For companies that run tea estates, plywood mills and river-port facilities in southern Assam, the curfew could affect night-shift logistics and truck movements. Human-resources heads should review employee-transport plans and arrange earlier shift hand-overs or secure transit permissions where essential.
International assignment managers moving staff or equipment between India’s Northeast and Bangladesh should factor in additional daylight travel time until the order is reviewed at month-end. Tour operators running eco-tours to the Barak Valley wetlands have already started rescheduling evening boat safaris.
State officials said the measure will be reassessed after a fortnight based on intelligence reports. Businesses with cross-border supply chains are lobbying for a ‘green corridor’ for perishable cargo; no exemption has yet been granted.
