Guwahati: In order to ensure free and fair elections in Tripura, the state has sealed its international border with Assam from Monday.
Entry restrictions have been imposed on entry of people from Assam and security has been stepped up at the Churaibari and Kataltali border crossings in Karimganj.
Only Tripuran people and vehicles will be permitted to cross the border.
Meanwhile, comfort measures have been included in emergency response and specialty vehicles.
Additionally, prior to the elections the international border with Bangladesh and the inter-state border with Mizoram were both sealed.
“The international border with Bangladesh and the inter-state boundaries with Assam and Mizoram will be sealed from Monday, following instructions from the Election Commission,” Chief Electoral Officer for Tripura, Gitte Kirankumar Dinkarrao informed on Sunday.