Karbi Anglong Violence: DGP Attacked, 2 Dead, 48 Police Injured in Land Dispute

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Moneycontrol•24-12-2025, 08:13
Karbi Anglong Violence: DGP Attacked, 2 Dead, 48 Police Injured in Land Dispute
- •Severe violence erupted in Assam's Karbi Anglong district over a land eviction dispute, resulting in two deaths and over 50 injuries, including 48 police personnel.
- •Assam DGP Harmeet Singh reported being attacked with bows and arrows during the clashes, where protesters also threw crude bombs and stones.
- •Deceased identified as 25-year-old differently-abled Suresh De and Athik Timung; Suresh De's body found in a burnt building.
- •Protesters attempted to occupy a bridge and set shops on fire, leading security forces to use lathi-charge and tear gas.
- •CM Himanta Biswa Sarma is monitoring the situation, deployed additional forces to Kheroni, and assured dialogue and assistance to affected families.
Why It Matters: Land dispute in Karbi Anglong turns deadly; CM assures action and dialogue after DGP attack.
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