Guwahati, Aug 3 (UNI) Curfew was clamped today in areas under Malugram police station of Silchar town in Cachar district of Assam following incidents of stone pelting between two groups, leading to escalation of tension last evening.
In an order, District Magistrate Keerthi Jalli said apprehending breach of peace and tranquility, curfew has been promulgated 'prohibiting the total movement of persons' in areas under Malugram Police Outpost of Silchar town with immediate effect.
Two groups indulged in pelting stones at each other at Ghoniwala area of Silchar town on Sunday evening.
Assam Police, CRPF and other security personnel rushed to the area of incident and brought the situation under control.
As simmering tension prevails and there is every likelihood of breach of peace and public tranquility, the administration has clamped curfew in the areas falling under Malugram Police Outpost.
However, the order exempts magistrates on duty, police, military and para military forces, health functionaries, including doctors and para medics.
The order that comes into force with immediate effect shall continue to remain in force until further orders.
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