Tue Dec 23 05:57:29 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the situation in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, based on the provided text:

Tensions High in Assam’s Karbi Anglong After Protests Turn Violent

Karbi Anglong, Assam – December 23, 2025 – Prohibitory orders and night curfews remain in effect in Assam’s Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts following a day of violent protests on December 22, 2025. The unrest was sparked by long-standing demands for the eviction of encroachers from Professional Grazing Reserve (PGR) and Village Grazing Reserve (VGR) lands.

On Monday, protesters set ablaze the residence of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) chief Tuliram Ronghang and approximately 15 shops in the Kheroni Bazaar. The protestors also attempted to attack the Kheroni police station. Police responded by firing on the protestors, injuring four. Security forces have been deployed in the area to bring the situation under control.

The protestors are demanding the eviction of encroachers, primarily from Bihar, who they claim have illegally settled on PGR and VGR lands. Agitators from various political and social organizations have been on a hunger strike for 12 days to push for their demands. The situation escalated when police allegedly attempted to forcibly remove protesters on Monday morning. Rumors that hunger strikers had been arrested further fueled the unrest.

Assam Minister Ranoj Pegu and DGP Harmeet Singh have visited the affected areas to assess the situation. Mr. Pegu stated that additional forces have been dispatched and that the situation is currently “under control.” He acknowledged the frustration over the encroachment issue, noting that eviction efforts were previously stalled by a court petition.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma assured the public that no arrests had been made and that those taken into custody were transported for medical treatment to Guwahati. Section 163 of Bhartiya Nyay Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has been imposed to maintain public order and peace, which restricts gatherings, movement, and certain activities.

Efforts are underway to resolve the conflict through dialogue with both protesters and the encroachers, according to Minister Pegu.

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