The Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhandari Tiameren Chang through an order dated 4th April, 2020 has issued a directive that the Assam-Nagaland border stretch under Bhandari Sub-division shall remain totally sealed entry or exit from any routes including footpaths until further order.

The order further stated that punitive punishment shall be taken against any person violating the same order.

Directive was also issued to the Village Councils in the inter-state border area villages, to strictly monitor movement of people and to extend fullest cooperation to the district administration and to the police for effective implementation of the order.

(APRO Bhandari)