Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Assam Police Crackdown on Protest: ST Status Demand
In Golakganj, Assam, a protest by the All Koch-Rajbongshi Students’ Union demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status turned violent when police intervened.
Protesters were marching when the police used force, causing injuries.
The government has ordered an investigation, and the officer in charge has been suspended.
The Koch-Rajbongshi community, along with others, has long sought ST status to protect their rights and identity.
The incident led to a 12-hour shutdown in the district, with the state government responding to the situation.
A political leader criticized the police's actions and the government's handling of indigenous communities.
Police action against a protest by the All Koch-Rajbongshi Students’ Union in Golakganj.
Protestors were demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Koch-Rajbongshi community.
The police crackdown resulted in injuries, leading to a government-ordered probe.
The incident prompted a 12-hour bandh in Dhubri district.
Politicians expressed concern over the police response and treatment of indigenous communities.
- Who
- All Koch-Rajbongshi Students’ Union and Police
- What
- Police used force against protesters demanding ST status, resulting in injuries.
- When
- Wednesday night
- Where
- Golakganj, Dhubri district, Assam
- Why
- Protestors demanded ST status which escalated into violent clashes.
Protestors/Opposition
Government/Police
Use of Force
Protestors/Opposition
Police used excessive force and disregarded indigenous communities' rights.
Government/Police
The police action is under review and investigation is underway.
ST Status
Protestors/Opposition
The government is indifferent to the plight of indigenous communities seeking ST status.
Government/Police
The process of granting Scheduled Tribe status to six communities, including the Koch-Rajbongshi, is ongoing.
- Event
- Police used force on AKRSU protest
- Location
- Golakganj, Assam
- Protest Cause
- Demand for ST status and separate Kamatapur state
- Action Taken
- Officer-in-charge suspended; probe ordered
- Political Response
- Chief Minister ordered a probe; Congress condemns the incident
- Protest Outcome
- 12-hour bandh declared in Dhubri
