Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Kokrajhar Violence: Internet Shutdown Impacts Civilians
There was a violent clash in Kokrajhar and Chirang districts in Assam, India, after a mob attack over suspected cattle theft.
To control the situation, the government shut down the internet.
This shutdown has caused many problems for students, job seekers, and travelers.
Students can't access study materials, job aspirants can't prepare for exams, and travelers can't communicate or navigate easily.
The internet shutdown, while meant to prevent more violence, has made daily life difficult for many people.
Similar internet shutdowns have happened in other parts of Assam recently due to other violent incidents.
Violent clashes in Kokrajhar and Chirang districts left two people dead on January 19, 2025.
Internet services were suspended on January 20, 2025, to prevent the spread of rumors and escalation of violence.
The shutdown has severely impacted students, job aspirants, and travelers, disrupting their daily activities and access to essential services.
Students face difficulties in accessing study materials and communicating with teachers, affecting their exams and internships.
Travelers and locals have struggled with communication and navigation due to blocked highways and suspended internet services.
- Who
- Civilians, including students, job aspirants, and travelers in Kokrajhar and Chirang districts
- What
- Internet shutdown due to violent clashes and mob attacks
- When
- Internet suspended on January 20, 2025, following violence on January 19, 2025
- Where
- Kokrajhar and Chirang districts, Assam
- Why
- To prevent the spread of rumors and escalation of violence
- Location
- Kokrajhar and Chirang districts, Assam
- Date of Violence
- January 19, 2025
- Cause of Violence
- Mob attack over suspected cattle theft
- Casualties
- 2 people dead
- Internet Suspension Date
- January 20, 2025
- Affected Groups
- Students, job aspirants, interns, travelers
- Recent Similar Incidents
- December 2025 in Karbi Anglong, October 2025 in Baksa