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Defence
Night Curfew Imposed on Assam-Nagaland Border in Jorhat Amid ULFA‑I Infiltration Fears
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 06:33 PM
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The Assam government has declared a night curfew along the Assam‑Nagaland border in Jorhat to curb suspected ULFA‑I infiltration.
The Assam government announced a night curfew along the Assam‑Nagaland border in Jorhat district on Monday to curb suspected infiltration by the banned ULFA‑I group.
The curfew will be in effect from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., with Assam Police and local security forces stationed at key checkpoints to monitor movement.
Officials said intelligence reports indicated increased activity by ULFA‑I operatives near the border, prompting the authorities to tighten security and prevent any potential attacks.
Residents in the border villages have been advised to stay indoors during the curfew hours and report any suspicious activity to the police.
The curfew is part of a broader security strategy to counter insurgent infiltration in the northeastern region, following recent incidents in the area.
The curfew will be in effect from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., with Assam Police and local security forces stationed at key checkpoints to monitor movement.
Officials said intelligence reports indicated increased activity by ULFA‑I operatives near the border, prompting the authorities to tighten security and prevent any potential attacks.
Residents in the border villages have been advised to stay indoors during the curfew hours and report any suspicious activity to the police.
The curfew is part of a broader security strategy to counter insurgent infiltration in the northeastern region, following recent incidents in the area.