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Mobile Internet Restored in Karbi Anglong After Unrest as State, KAAC Seek Court Clarity

A fast Gauhati High Court ruling is now being sought to determine whether evictions can proceed.

Overview

  • Assam revoked its suspension order and directed operators to resume mobile data from 8am on December 28, citing improved law and order.
  • Strict security deployments and prohibitory orders remain in force as authorities report no fresh violence.
  • After tripartite talks, the state and Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council will move the Gauhati High Court, with KAAC to file its affidavit by January 5.
  • KAAC will cancel trade licences on VGR/PGR land, relocate government offices from those areas, and fence and afforest vacant parcels, including about 8,000 bighas in Kheroni.
  • Most police cases from the clashes will be withdrawn except the fatal arson case; two people were killed and 173 security personnel were injured during the December 22–23 violence.