In Samba district, an area used by Pakistani terrorists to enter the Jammu region, a night curfew has been enforced up to two kilometres from the international border.
According to officials, the administration made the choice after consulting with a number of security establishment stakeholders. Until the first week of January this year, the region, which borders Pakistan, was subject to night curfews. As per to the officials, the new night curfew was implemented to bolster security and assist Border Security Force (BSF) operations.
According to an official order issued by Samba District Magistrate Ayushi Sudan, the restrictions will be in place daily from 10 pm to 5 am for the next two months, unless withdrawn earlier. "The decision was taken in coordination with security agencies to enhance border monitoring and prevent unlawful activities by regulating civilian movement during night hours," the order said.
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It said any movement during curfew hours will be permitted only for valid reasons, and individuals must produce identification when asked by BSF or police personnel. "Violators will face legal action," the order said.
Official sources said the move is part of efforts aimed at preventing cross-border infiltration and smuggling of weapons and narcotics.
The Sanyal belt of Samba district had witnessed an encounter in May this year in which four policemen were killed and three others, including a deputy superintendent of police, were injured.
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