Overview
- Assam revoked its telecom shutdown order and directed operators to resume services from 8am on December 28 as authorities reported improved conditions.
- Prohibitory orders and a heavy deployment of police, CRPF, Army and RAF remain in place in sensitive areas as normalcy gradually returns.
- Clashes on December 22–23 over VGR and PGR land left two civilians dead and 173 security personnel injured, with arson reported including the burning of the KAAC chief’s residence.
- Tripartite talks led by the chief minister produced a plan to move the Gauhati High Court together, with the KAAC ordered to file affidavits by January 5 and the state seeking an expedited hearing.
- Announced steps include cancelling trade licences on VGR/PGR land, fencing and afforesting vacant reserves, relocating government offices, planning evictions subject to court orders, and providing Rs 10 lakh plus a government job to a victim’s family while withdrawing most protest cases.