BIG BREAKING: Strict Section 163 Imposed in Karbi Anglong Following Violent Clashes

​WEST KARBI ANGLONG | December 22, 2025 — Tensions have reached a boiling point in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong district today as authorities imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) following a day of intense violence, police firing, and arson.
​The unrest, which has left several people injured, was sparked by the forceful removal of indigenous protesters who had been on a hunger strike for over two weeks.
​The Incident: Arson and Clashes
​The situation turned critical on Monday afternoon when thousands of protesters marched toward the residence of Tuliram Ronghang, the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC).
​Residence Set Ablaze: A mob reportedly set fire to the CEM’s ancestral home in Donkamukam after a confrontation with security forces.
​Police Firing: To disperse the charging crowd, security personnel resorted to lathi-charges and eventually opened fire.
​Casualties: At least three to four protesters and one CRPF personnel have been reported injured in the clashes. The injured are currently receiving medical treatment at nearby facilities.
​Road Blockades: A massive blockade was staged at the Kheroni Bridge (Thong Nokbe), completely paralyzing traffic on key routes connecting the district.
​The Cause: PGR/VGR Encroachment
​The violence is the culmination of a 15-day indefinite hunger strike led by indigenous youth and social activists. The protesters are demanding:
​Immediate Eviction: The removal of "illegal settlers" from Professional Grazing Reserves (PGR) and Village Grazing Reserves (VGR).
​Land Rights: Protection of indigenous land rights under the provisions of the Sixth Schedule.
​Release of Detainees: Outrage peaked after police detained seven protesters from the agitation site in the early hours of Monday morning.
​Administrative Response
​The Karbi Anglong District Magistrate has clamped down with Section 163 (prohibitory orders), which bans the assembly of five or more people, rallies, and the carrying of weapons.
​"The situation remains fluid but is currently under close watch. Heavy security forces have been deployed in Donkamukam, Kheroni, and surrounding areas to prevent further escalation," a senior police official stated.
​Current Status:
​Section 163: In effect across sensitive zones.
​Security: High alert with approximately 1,000 additional personnel deployed.
​Dialogue: Protesters have rejected talks with lower-level magistrates, demanding a direct meeting with the KAAC leadership.
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