Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Assam Violence: Two Dead in Kheroni Unrest
There was a lot of trouble in a place called Kheroni in Assam, India.
People were protesting because they wanted others to leave some special grazing lands.
The police tried to move the protesters, and this made people very angry.
Two people died, and many homes were burned down.
The army and police are now there to keep the peace.
The government is trying to talk to the protesters to solve the problem.
Some people think the leader of the local council did something wrong and want the prime minister to investigate.
The protesters are worried that non-tribal settlers are taking over their land and making them a minority in their own area.
Violent unrest in Kheroni, Assam, left two people dead and widespread destruction after protests over eviction from grazing reserves.
Security forces, including the army, conducted flag marches and patrolled the area to maintain peace.
Bengali organizations demanded justice for Suraj Dey, whose home was allegedly torched, and rehabilitation for those affected.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that evictions cannot proceed due to a Gauhati High Court stay.
Assam Congress leader Debabrata Saikia urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to investigate the KAAC chief executive member for alleged destruction of evidence.
- Who
- Protesters, security forces, Bengali organizations, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) chief executive member Tuliram Ronghang
- What
- Violent unrest and arson in Kheroni, Assam
- When
- December 6-7, 2023
- Where
- Kheroni, West Karbi Anglong district, Assam
- Why
- Eviction of protesters demanding removal of encroachers from professional and village grazing reserves (PGR/VGR)
- Location
- Kheroni, West Karbi Anglong district, Assam
- Date of Unrest
- December 6-7, 2023
- Casualties
- 2 people dead
- Cause of Unrest
- Eviction of protesters demanding removal of encroachers from grazing reserves
- Security Measures
- Army flag march, Rapid Action Force patrolling
- Government Response
- Invited protesters for talks on December 26
- Chief Minister's Statement
- Evictions on grazing reserves cannot proceed due to a Gauhati High Court stay
- Demands by Bengali Organizations
- Justice for Suraj Dey, rehabilitation for those who lost homes and businesses
- Protesters' Demands
- Eviction of non-tribal settlers from grazing reserves
- Tribal Concerns
- Fear of becoming a minority in their own area due to non-tribal settlers
Sources
Assam Congress leader seeks PM inquiry into KAAC chief house demolition after arson
Calm returns to arson hit Kheroni in Assam after violent unrest leaves two dead
LoP Debabrata Saikia writes to PM, seeks probe into KAAC CEM house arson
What Led To Assam's West Karbi Anglong Violence: The History, Trigger And Fallout
‘The police watched as my home was burnt’: Why Assam’s Karbi Anglong went up in flames