Assam-Nagaland Border Sealed Ahead of State Assembly Elections

The inter-state border between Nagaland and Assam has been sealed ahead of the Assam assembly elections scheduled for April 9. The police have sealed the border from 5 pm on Tuesday until 5 pm on April 9, Dimapur police PRO said in a public notice. The notice stated that security forces will be deployed at all entry and exit points to enforce the order. All inter-state border crossings will remain closed, except for movement along the national highway. Movement of non-voters in border areas will not be permitted, and outsiders have been barred from entering other constituencies during this period. Only persons on bona fide transit purposes are allowed to travel on the national highway, it added. Police requested all residents, traders, commuters, and the general public to avoid unnecessary movement during this period to prevent inconvenience. The notice mentioned that the restriction has been imposed by the Election Commission of India during the silent period under the Model Code of Conduct , during which all forms of election campaigning are strictly prohibited.