Overview
- Opposition parties submitted a joint memorandum to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on December 31 after an on-site review in Kheroni the previous day.
- The memorandum urges immediate relief, rehabilitation with livelihood support, compensation for all affected families, and restoration of damaged community infrastructure.
- The parties seek a high-level judicial inquiry and the suspension of KAAC CEM Tuliram Ronghang, alleging his residence was bulldozed after arson and citing unverified claims of an arms cache pending investigation.
- Violence linked to protests over VGR/PGR land left two civilians dead and more than 180 injured, including 173 security personnel, with an Army column deployed for flag marches.
- KAAC announced eviction drives and issued notices, while the Gauhati High Court granted temporary relief to 339 families and the state plans to approach the court for clarity on eviction procedures.