Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Assam Violence: Internet Restored
There was a lot of trouble in a place called West Karbi Anglong in Assam, India.
Many police officers got hurt, and two people died.
The trouble started because some people were protesting to remove others they say are living there illegally.
The police had to use force to control the situation, and now the area is slowly becoming calm again.
The government is trying to solve the problem by talking to the protestors and planning to go to court to get permission to remove the settlers.
Internet services, which were suspended, have been restored as the situation has improved.
173 security personnel injured in violence in West Karbi Anglong district.
Two people killed in the violence, one in police firing and another burnt alive.
Protests by Karbi community over eviction of alleged illegal settlers from grazing lands.
Tripartite meeting held with Chief Minister assuring early court order on eviction stay.
Strict vigil maintained with prohibitory orders and internet services initially suspended, later restored.
- Who
- 173 security personnel (Assam Police and CRPF), Karbi community agitators, alleged illegal settlers
- What
- Violence and protests over eviction of alleged illegal settlers
- When
- 22–23 December 2025
- Where
- West Karbi Anglong district, Assam
- Why
- Demands for eviction of alleged illegal settlers from grazing lands
Protesters
Government
Eviction of Settlers
Protesters
Protesters demand immediate eviction of alleged illegal settlers from grazing lands.
Government
Government assures early court order on eviction stay and is working to resolve the issue.
- Number of Injured Personnel
- 173
- Number of Killed
- 2
- Date of Incidents
- 22–23 December 2025
- Location
- West Karbi Anglong district
- Cause of Violence
- Eviction of alleged illegal settlers
- Current Status
- Situation limping back to normalcy
- Internet Services
- Restored
- Prohibitory Orders
- In place
Sources
173 Cops Injured In Violence In Assam's Karbi Anglong This Week
Mobile Net Services Restored in Violence-Hit Assam Districts
Mobile net services restored in violence-hit Assam districts
Mobile internet back in Karbi Anglong districts; prohibitory orders continue
Assam govt lifts ban on mobile internet services after improved law and order situation in Karbi Anglong
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma eases tension in violence-torn Karbi Anglong, directs fencing of lands and cancellation of trade licences