Fresh violence erupts in Karbi Anglong districts; internet suspended

The Assam government has ordered suspension of internet and mobile data services in Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts following a serious law and order situation. In an official order, the Internal Affairs and Political Department said that internet services were temporarily suspended in order to further protect the public’s peace and tranquility and prevent further deterioration of the current situation. It will remain in effect until new orders.

At least eight people were injured in clashes between two groups of protesters, and police used water cannons and fired tear gas to disperse them. A notification issued by the Political (A) department of the government of Assam stated: “… in accordance with Section 5(2) of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 read with the Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017 to prohibit the Internet/Mobile Data Service of all Mobile Service Providers in Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts with immediate effect and until further orders.”

Following the serious law and order situation in Assam’s Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts, the Assam government has ordered suspension of internet and mobile data services in both the districts with immediate effect.

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