DM Samba bans movement of civilians along IB

SAMBA — District Magistrate Samba, in the exercise of the powers vested under section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code, has ordered that no person/group of persons, shall move into the areas up to 1 km along the International Border (IB) in the district Samba from 2100 hrs to 0600 hrs (9:00 PM to 6:00 AM during the night).

“In case the movement is necessary, the person/persons are required to produce their respective ID Cards to BSF/Police authorities,” the order said.

It added, “Any person found violating the order shall be dealt with, in accordance with the law. Since it is not possible to serve the order individually, it is being issued ex-parte.”

The order further said, “This order shall come into force with immediate effect and shall remain in force for a period of two months from the date of its issuance, if not withdrawn/rescinded earlier.”