The Dibrugarh district administration in Assam, India, has taken urgent action following the detection of African swine fever (ASF) at a farm in Lahowal. A containment order was issued, designating the area as the outbreak's epicentre and placing 83 surrounding villages under strict surveillance. The order, issued by Jayant Charan, the additional district magistrate, establishes a 1-km infected zone and a 10-km surveillance zone. Within the infected zone, all movement of live pigs, pig feed, and pork products is prohibited. Additionally, no infected or suspected pigs may be removed from the area, and animal markets involving pigs are banned. The district veterinary officer is empowered to euthanize infected animals to curb the spread, with carcasses disposed of following stringent biosecurity measures. Police have been instructed to monitor unauthorized pork sales, while local authorities are tasked with raising awareness about the containment efforts. Surveillance of pig populations in adjacent areas will also be conducted to ensure thorough monitoring and prevention of further outbreaks.