Karbi Anglong Erupts: Violence, Arson, Deaths Over Land Dispute in Assam

• Assam's Karbi Anglong district witnessed widespread violence, arson, and looting following protests against illegal encroachments on PGR and VGR lands.
• A rumor about police arresting protest leaders during a hospital transfer ignited massive unrest, leading to the gherao of Kheroni police station.
• Mob set fire to CEM Tuliram Ronghang's residence, looted and burned 15 shops and vehicles in Kheroni market; two people, Suresh Dey and Athik Timung, died.
• Heavy clashes injured 45, including 38 police personnel and DGP G.P. Singh; security forces used lathi-charge and tear gas.
• Internet suspended, prohibitory orders (Section 163 BNS), and night curfew imposed; CM Himanta Biswa Sarma monitoring, hunger strike called off but tension remains.

Why It Matters: Karbi Anglong faces severe unrest over land encroachment, leading to deaths, injuries, and property destruction.