GUWAHATI: In a bid to prevent any community spread of COVID-19 in the state, the Assam government has restricted inter-district movement of individuals from today. The prohibition which was notified by chief secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna on July 18 will remain in force until further orders.
Meanwhile, Assam Police has tightened the security in all districts of Assam to restrain the inter-district travel.
“We have been ensuring that the order of the government is followed. Only emergency service vehicles have been allowed for the inter-district movement,” said a police official in Biswanath district in middle Assam.