Indian Army Deploys to West Karbi Anglong Amid Violent Clashes, 2 Dead

• Indian Army deployed in Assam's West Karbi Anglong to assist civil authorities after fresh violence erupted between two groups over eviction issues.
• Two persons were killed and over 70 injured, including 60+ police personnel, in clashes between Karbi and Bihari communities.
• Army conducted a flag march; police resorted to lathi-charge and tear gas, imposing Section 163 of Bhartiya Nyay Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
• Protesters demand eviction of encroachers from Bihar from Professional Grazing Reserve (PGR) and Village Grazing Reserve (VGR) lands.
• Residence of KAAC chief executive member Tuliram Ronghang and 15 shops were set ablaze; a disabled man was burnt alive.

Why It Matters: Indian Army deployed to quell violence in West Karbi Anglong after deadly clashes and arson.