Assam's Karbi Anglong Erupts: 2 Dead, 45 Injured in Violent Encroachment Protests

• Violence erupted in Assam's Karbi Anglong district over protests demanding the removal of encroachers from tribal areas.
• Two people died (Suresh De, Athik Timung) and 45 were injured, including 38 police personnel, in the clashes.
• Protesters looted shops, set vehicles on fire, and torched the house of the KAAC Chief Executive Member.
• Internet services were suspended, and a curfew was imposed; police resorted to lathi-charge and tear gas.
• CM Himanta Biswa Sarma is monitoring the situation, deploying additional forces, and appealing for dialogue.

Why It Matters: Violent protests in Karbi Anglong over encroachment led to deaths, injuries, and widespread destruction.