Assam Opposition Visits Kheroni, Plans Governor Plea for Inquiry and Relief

Overview

• Led by Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia, the delegation met families of the deceased, Suraj Dey and Linouch Fangchu, and heard residents describe trauma, insecurity and property losses.
• Saikia said the group will meet the Assam Governor on Wednesday to submit a memorandum seeking an official probe, compensation for the dead and injured, and broader relief for affected communities.
• Opposition parties alleged complete failure by the Assam government and the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council and described the violence as the result of a political conspiracy.
• The delegation urged investigators to examine PGR–VGR land disputes and incidents linked to KAAC leader Tuliram Ronghang, including arson at his residence and a subsequent demolition of the house.
• Reports from the visit cited two deaths in Kheroni, with one in police firing and another in a burning, and more than 180 injuries including 173 security personnel as the Army conducted flag marches.