Army Intervenes: Restoring Order in West Karbi Anglong

In West Karbi Anglong, Assam, the Army was deployed to manage escalating violence. The unrest resulted in two deaths and 45 injuries. Tensions arose due to protests over alleged illegal settlers on grazing lands. Authorities urge dialogue and are investigating to apprehend perpetrators.

The Army has been deployed in West Karbi Anglong district of Assam to restore law and order amid escalating violence, according to Director General of Police Harmeet Singh. Addressing reporters in Kheroni, Singh emphasized that the situation is now under control and urged residents to avoid further violence.

The unrest, which resulted in two deaths and injuries to 45 individuals, including 38 police officers, followed a hunger strike by Karbi community agitators. The protest, demanding the eviction of alleged illegal settlers from grazing lands, erupted into violence after a police intervention.

Saying that the police are actively investigating the incidents, Singh assured that culprits will be brought to justice, calling for peace and dialogue as a solution to the ongoing issues.

(With inputs from agencies.)