Internet services have been suspended in parts of Assam’s Karbi Anglong district following violent protests linked to an eviction drive that left at least eight people injured. Officials said the move was taken to prevent the spread of misinformation and maintain public order as tensions escalated, marking the beginning of the Assam Karbi Anglong internet suspension.
The violence erupted on Monday when clashes broke out between two groups opposing and supporting the eviction of alleged encroachers from a tribal belt area. Protesters gathered in large numbers, and the situation quickly turned volatile. Police were forced to use lathi-charge and fire tear gas shells to disperse the crowd after attempts to control the situation failed. At least eight people sustained injuries during the clashes and were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
In an official order accessed by Hindustan Times, the Assam Home and Political Department said that internet services were temporarily suspended in the interest of maintaining peace and tranquility. The order added that the Assam Karbi Anglong internet suspension was necessary to prevent any further deterioration of the law-and-order situation and would remain in force until further notice.
Despite prohibitory orders, protests continued across parts of Karbi Anglong on Tuesday. A large number of people, including women and children, took to the streets alleging that their shops were set on fire by a mob during Monday’s unrest. At the same time, another group demanding the eviction of encroachers assembled at the Kheroni market area, further escalating tensions linked to the Assam Karbi Anglong internet suspension.
Heavy security deployment was reported across sensitive areas of the district. To maintain public order, authorities imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), restricting public gatherings and movement in affected locations.
Assam Police Inspector General (Law and Order) Akhilesh Kumar Singh said authorities are actively working to restore peace through dialogue. Speaking to ANI, he urged people to raise their grievances through legal channels and refrain from taking the law into their own hands. He confirmed that one side of the disputed area has already been vacated and assured that the remaining process would be carried out peacefully under strict monitoring while the Assam Karbi Anglong internet suspension remains in place.
FAQs
Q1: Why was the Assam Karbi Anglong internet suspension imposed?
A: The suspension was ordered to control the situation after violent protests linked to an eviction drive injured several people.
Q2: How long will the Assam Karbi Anglong internet suspension continue?
A: Authorities said the suspension will remain in force until further orders are issued.
Q3: What triggered the violence in Karbi Anglong?
A: Clashes broke out between groups supporting and opposing an eviction drive in a tribal belt area.
Q4: Which legal provision has been imposed in the district?
A: Section 163 of the BNSS has been imposed to restrict gatherings and maintain law and order.
