Overview

• District Magistrates in Sonitpur and Cachar have invoked BNSS Section 163 to impose prohibitory orders effective immediately and lasting until further notice.
• Public gatherings, vehicle parking, and temporary vendors are banned within 100 meters of counting centers, including Darrang College in Tezpur.
• Only individuals with valid identity cards issued by the I-Card Cell of Panchayat Election 2025 are allowed entry into counting premises.
• The use of firecrackers, carrying of weapons, and celebratory processions are strictly prohibited to maintain public order.
• Violations of the orders will result in penal action under Section 223 of the BNSS, with exemptions for election staff and security personnel.