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Kathua Border Sealed: 5km Movement Ban After Cross-Firing Threat

The District Magistrate of Kathua has imposed strict movement restrictions within a five-kilometer strip of the International Border, citing a sensitive security situation and the threat of cross-border firing. The order, issued under Section 163 of the BNSS, aims to protect villagers' lives and prevent anti-national activities. It includes a prohibition on heavy vehicle movement on the old Samba-Kathua road between 9 PM and 6 AM. The restrictions are effective immediately and will remain for sixty days unless rescinded earlier, with violations punishable under law.

Key Points: Kathua Border Movement Curbs for 60 Days Over Firing Threat

  • 5km movement ban near IB
  • Order active for 60 days
  • Night curfew for heavy vehicles
  • Preventive measure against shelling
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Movement curbs imposed within 5 km of international border in J&K's Kathua district

J&K's Kathua district imposes 5km movement ban near Pakistan border for 60 days to protect villagers from cross-border firing. Heavy vehicle night curfew also enforced.

"The movement in border areas is required to be restricted to ensure the utmost safety of the villagers - Rajesh Sharma"

Jammu, Feb 14

To safeguard the lives of villagers living close to the international border from cross-border firing, the District Magistrate in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Saturday imposed restrictions on movement within five km of the international border.

An order issued by Rajesh Sharma, District Magistrate Kathua, said on Saturday, "Whereas, the security situation in the border areas has become sensitive and there is a possibility for cross-border firing at any time. The movement in border areas is required to be restricted to ensure the utmost safety of the villagers and prevent any anti-national activities."

Sharma further said that to check these kinds of activities in the border areas, "I am satisfied that there are sufficient grounds for proceedings under section 163 BNSS for immediate prevention of danger to human life and disturbance to public tranquility, and it is necessary to impose restrictions to restrict unnecessary movement in border areas."

"Now, therefore, I, Rajesh Sharma, JKAS, District Magistrate, Kathua in exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 163 BNSS, do hereby restrict unnecessary movement in the border area in a strip of 5 Km from the International Border in Area of Responsibility of the Unit i.e. from BOP (Border Outpost) Paharpur forward to BOP (Border Outpost) Karol Krishna between. Moreover, movement of heavy vehicles, including trucks, tippers and multi-axle vehicles is prohibited on the old Samba-Kathua road from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

He said the order shall come into force from Saturday and shall remain in force for a period of Sixty Days from the date of its issuance or if rescinded, whichever is earlier.

"Since it is not possible to serve prior notice of this order, it is as such being issued ex parte and addressed to the public in general. Any violation of this order shall invite punitive action under Section 223 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita", the order said.

It must be mentioned that during tension on the international border in J&K, restrictions are imposed in areas very close to the border so that civilians living in these areas don't become victims of Pakistan's shelling/firing.

- IANS

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Priya S
My heart goes out to the villagers. It must be so difficult to live under this constant threat. I hope the government is also arranging proper shelters and supplies for them during this 60-day period. 🙏
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Aman W
While I understand the security concern, a 5km restriction for 60 days is a massive disruption. How will farmers tend to fields? How will people get to work or hospitals? The administration must have a robust support system in place, not just an order.
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Sarah B
Reading this from abroad. It's a stark reminder of the realities on the ground in some parts of the world. Stay safe, everyone in Kathua.
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Vikram M
The order mentions preventing "anti-national activities". This is crucial. Border areas need to be secure from all threats, external and internal. Full support to our forces and the DM.
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Kavya N
The night ban on heavy vehicles on the Samba-Kathua road makes sense for security, but also for reducing noise and disturbance for villagers trying to rest. Small mercies, I suppose. Hope the situation calms down soon.

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