Cachar district administration imposed Section 144 for an indefinite period adjacent to the newly constructed Bethukandi Sluice Gate area.
There is the possibility of a landslide at the newly constructed Bethukandi Sluice Gate which can create emerge situation in the locality. There is a possibility of a loss of life along with property damage. This apprehension has been expressed by the Cachar district administration. Section 144 has been imposed by the district administration to prevent such sporadic incidents in the area adjacent to Betukandi Sluice Gate. Antra Sen the Additional District Magistrate of Cachar imposed Section 144 in a directive On Friday.
In such a situation, a ban has been imposed on gatherings of more than 4 persons within 100 meters adjacent to Bethukandi Sluice Gate. The will be no restriction for vehicles plying over the Barak River dyke but can not stop on the dyke. However, in emergency situations, permission should be taken from Cachar Superintendent of Police Numal Mahatta. Section 144 will remain in force in the area adjacent to Betukandi Sluice Gate until further orders.