India imposes night curfew along Meghalaya border

Authorities in India's northeastern state of Meghalaya have imposed a night-time curfew along sections of the India–Bangladesh border in East Khasi Hills district, a move aimed at preventing unauthorized cross-border movement

The directive, issued by District Magistrate Rosetta Mary Kurbah, cited vulnerabilities along certain stretches of the border. According to the notification, the areas are "porous and susceptible to infiltration," with risks involving "unwanted elements, members of proscribed militant groups, smugglers, and organized crime groups linked to anti-national elements."

The curfew, enforced under section 163 BNSS, restricts movement between 8 pm and 6 am within one kilometre of the Zero Line. It also bans unauthorized processions, gatherings of five or more people, and the carrying of potential weapons, including sticks, rods and stones, according to Times of India.

The order specifically prohibits any attempt to cross into Bangladesh or to enter Indian territory unlawfully. It targets a range of activities described in the notification as "illegal, undesirable activities," including smuggling of cattle, contraband goods, betel nut, betel leaves, dry fish, bidis, cigarettes and tea leaves.

Bangladesh's border districts, which maintain routine trade and community-level ties with neighbouring areas of Meghalaya, are expected to experience tighter monitoring as a result. 

The order, issued on 25 November, 2025, takes immediate effect and will remain in force for two months unless modified or withdrawn earlier.