In a recent update, the Chief Secretary of Assam Kumar Sanjay Krishna informed on Friday that Kamrup Metro and Kamrup districts would be treated as one district for the movement of individuals.

The official order further stated movement of all goods shall continue uninterrupted.

This decision has been take in accordance to an order issued by The Assam State Disaster Management Authority on Wednesday evening stating inter-district movement of citizens is allowed on July 30 and 31 within the state following social distancing protocols and adhering to the COVID-19 regulations as published in the various guidelines by the government. However, the above permission is not allowed for containment zones.