Assam: KAAC Chief's House Torched, 4 Injured in Police Firing Amid Protests in Diphu

• Protesters set ablaze the residence of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) chief Tuliram Ronghang in Diphu, Assam.
• Four persons, including a policeman, were injured when security forces opened fire on the agitators.
• The incident occurred after police allegedly tried to remove protesters in the Kheroni area, leading to clashes.
• Protesters, on a 12-day hunger strike, demand eviction of illegal settlers from PGR/VGR in Karbi Anglong districts.
• Additional security forces have been deployed in the area to maintain law and order.

Why It Matters: Protests over illegal settlers in Assam escalate, leading to arson and police firing with injuries.