Assam Extends Curfew Hours Amid Surge In Covid Cases

The curfew hours in Assam have been extended by two more hours from 12 pm to 5 am while the shops have been allowed to operate only upto 11 am, according to the new notification.

The Assam government on Saturday announced further restrictions in urban areas, banning movement of people and vehicles from 12 noon to 5 am to contain the spiralling COVID-19 cases. In rural areas, however, the curfew will remain effective from 6 PM. Earlier, shops were allowed to operate till 1 pm and curfew was imposed for 15 hours from 2 pm to 5 am. According to the new notification, the curfew hours have been extended by two more hours from 12 pm to 5 am while the shops have been allowed to operate only upto 11am.