Curfew extended for 10 more days in Assam's Hailakandi

The curfew in Assam's Hailakandi was Monday extended for another 10 days in view of the law and order situation in the in the state's southern district, officials said.

The curfew was to be in force till 7 am on Tuesday, as per earlier orders of the state government.

Hailakandi District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner Keerthi Jalli told a press conference here about the extension of the curfew.

Internet service, suspended in the Barak valley districts of Hailakandi, Karimganj and Cachar since May 10, is likely to be restored on Tuesday, after assessing the situation, Jalli said.

The curfew, however, was relaxed in the entire district from 9 am to 3 pm with no untoward incident reported from anywhere so far, she said.

During the relaxation period, people were seen thronging the handful of open shops to fetch essential commodities, even as offices and educational institutions remained closed.

The administration will ensure that there is no shortage of essential commodities, and will .