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Tribes clash in Assam’s Kokrajhar, internet services suspended

Tribes clash in Assam’s Kokrajhar, internet services suspended

Clashes erupted allegedly between Bodos and Adivasis in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Tuesday, a day after mob violence left one person dead, following which the Rapid Action Force (RAF) was deployed and internet/mobile data services suspended temporarily, officials said. On Monday night, a vehicle with three Bodos on board had hit two Adivasi persons under Karigaon outpost under Kokrajhar police station, a home department official said. The three Bodos were beaten by neighbouring Adivasi villagers and the vehicle was torched, and one person died in the incident. On Tuesday, the situation flared up with both communities blocking the National Highway, burning tyres while setting ablaze a government office and attacking the Karigaon police outpost. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, …

Mobile internet cut, prohibitory orders in Assam dist after unrest over death| India News

Mobile internet cut, prohibitory orders in Assam dist after unrest over death| India News

SILCHAR: The Assam government on Tuesday imposed prohibitory orders, suspended mobile internet and deployed Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel in Kokrajhar after tension erupted in the region over the mob lynching of a person on January 19, police said on Tuesday. Kokrajhar [Assam], Jan 20 (ANI): Police deployed during a protest between two groups at National Highway, in Kokrajhar on Tuesday. (ANI Video Grab) (ANI Video Grab) The prohibitory orders issued under Section 163 of India’s new Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita banned assembly of more than four people in public places and prohibited demonstrations or protests in the district. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is in Davos for the World Economic Forum, said in a post on X that mobile internet was suspended in Kokrajhar and Chirang districts, and that he was in touch with top state officials. An Assam government order suspending mobile internet in Chirang district cited deterioration of law and order situation in parts of the district following an incident in Kokrajhar’s Mansingh Road on Monday evening. In this case, a …

How a Monday Night Car Accident Triggered Violent Communal Clashes in Assam’s Kokrajhar

How a Monday Night Car Accident Triggered Violent Communal Clashes in Assam’s Kokrajhar

A communal flare-up following a car accident in Assam’s Kokrajhar on Monday night spiralled into violence on Tuesday, leading to the deployment of Rapid Action Force and prompting the state government to snap mobile internet services in the district. The tensions, primarily in the Karigaon area of the Western Assam district, which is part of the Bodoland Territorial Region, stemmed from a road accident on Monday night, in which a vehicle carrying three people from the Bodo community hit two people from the Adivasi community. “When the vehicle hit those two, others joined in to attack the people inside the vehicle,” said IGP (Law & Order) Akhilesh Singh. One person, identified as Sikhna Jwhwlao Bismit, succumbed to injuries, while four are being treated at the Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital. “We detained 19 people at night and began the investigation. We are trying to explain to people to let the police handle this in line with the law, “ said Kokrajhar Superintendent of Police Akhat Garg. However, tensions flared between the two communities, with people …

Two Killed In Assam’s Kokrajhar As Violence Erupts After Youth’s Murder; Mobile Internet Suspended | India News

Two Killed In Assam’s Kokrajhar As Violence Erupts After Youth’s Murder; Mobile Internet Suspended | India News

Last Updated:January 20, 2026, 14:55 IST Public anger spilled onto the Karigaon stretch of National Highway, where protesters blocked roads, bringing vehicular movement to a halt. (File photo) At least two people have been killed in violent unrest in Assam’s Kokrajhar district following the brutal killing of a youth, triggering widespread protests, arson and severe disruption to daily life. The situation remains tense, with authorities deploying heavy security forces and suspending mobile internet services to prevent further escalation. The victims have been identified as Sikhna Jwhwlao Bismit and Sunil Murmu. Bismit was allegedly beaten to death during a clash between two groups, while Murmu later succumbed to injuries sustained during the protests that followed the killing. Public anger spilled onto the Karigaon stretch of National Highway, where protesters blocked roads, bringing vehicular movement to a halt. As tensions mounted, mobs allegedly torched two temporary camps of the Birsa Commando Force and vandalised properties, including the Sidu Kanhu Bhawan. Several shops were also set on fire, raising fears of further violence. First Published: January 20, 2026, …

Students ‘vandalise’ BTC secretariat over Assam cabinet nod to report on ST status to 6 communities

Students ‘vandalise’ BTC secretariat over Assam cabinet nod to report on ST status to 6 communities

Kokrajhar , Students of the Bodoland University here on Saturday stormed the assembly hall of the BTC secretariat, and allegedly vandalised properties in protest against the Assam cabinet’s approval of a report on granting ST status to six other communities of the state, officials said. Students ‘vandalise’ BTC secretariat over Assam cabinet nod to report on ST status to 6 communities Hundreds of tribal students took out a six-km-long march from the university campus to the Bodoland Territorial Council secretariat, where they “broke through the barricades and closed the main gate, before barging into the assembly hall”. They “vandalised the hall by breaking chairs and other furniture, pulling out mikes, smashing window panes and throwing flower pots around”, the officials said. Additional security forces were rushed to the spot and the situation brought under control following their negotiations with District Commissioner Masanda M Pertin and SSP Akshat Garg. The agitating tribal students also submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs through the DC …

‘Haha’ Reply To “No Makeup Today, Ma’am?” Post Lands Assam Man In Trouble

‘Haha’ Reply To “No Makeup Today, Ma’am?” Post Lands Assam Man In Trouble

Guwahati: A man from Assam‘s Dhekiajuli faces a police case for a ‘laughing emoji’ response to another man’s Facebook comment – about Kokrajhar district Deputy Commissioner Varnali Deka not wearing makeup. The man – Amit Chakraborty – was summoned before the court in Kokrajhar, which is 273 km from his hometown – after a case was filed by Ms Deka. She accused him, and two other men, including the man who made the “no makeup” quip, of cyber-stalking and making sexually derogatory comments.    Mr Chakraborty had responded to one Naresh Barua’s comment about a photograph of Ms Deka with a ‘haha’, or a laughing emoji. Mr Barua had written, “No makeup today, ma’am?” to Ms Deka’s post. Ms Deka had responded sharply to Naresh Barua’s post, saying, “Why is that your problem?” The post led to a complaint, after which the case was registered at a Kokrajhar police station by Ms Deka. She accused Mr Chakraborty, Mr Barua, and a third man – Abdul Subur Choudhary. Among the papers submitted to the court were screenshots of …

Gauhati HC rejects Kokrajhar MP’s plea challenging cancellation of ST status | Latest News India

GUWAHATI: The Gauhati high court on Thursday dismissed a petition by sitting MP Naba Kumar Sarania challenging a January 12 order of the state-level caste scrutiny committee (SLSC) that cancelled the Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate issued to him in 2011. Kokrajhar MP Naba Kumar Sarania first contested the Lok Sabha elections in 2014, years after being issued the ST (Plains) certificate (Facebook/nksarania) The high court’s verdict implies that Sarania, a two-term Lok Sabha member, won’t be able to seek re-election from the Kokrajhar seat reserved for ST candidates. Kokrajhar is due to vote on May 7. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! Justice SK Medhi said the court didn’t find any “illegality or impropriety” in the SLSC order that quashed Sarania’s ST (Plains) certificate through a reasoned order. The high court noted that Naba Sarania, 53, was issued the ST certificate only on October 17, 2011 and contested elections for the first time from the Kokrajhar parliamentary constituency reserved for ST candidates in 2014. He was re-elected …