Guwahati, Feb 16: As many as 17 persons were arrested so far by police in connection with violence that occured at Kheroni in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong district.
Taking to X, Assam DGP GP Singh said that a criminal case has been registered with regards to the violence at Kheroni.
“Reference scuffle at Kheroni, West Karbi Anglong District on Feb 15th 2024 – A criminal case Kheroni P.S. Case No. 12/2024 U/S-341/147/143/294/120B/153A 325/307/506/427 I.P.C. has been registered and 17 persons have been arrested till now,” said DGP GP Singh.
“@assampolice would not spare anyone breaking law or indulging in disorderly conduct. All perpetrators of violence would be arrested and taken to task. Additional security measures, including pickets and increased patrolling, is being provided in the area to instil sense of security amongst inhabitants of the region,” Singh stated.
Sources said a group of people were attacked by miscreants after they held a protest regarding the distribution of land pattas of BGR and PGR in certain parts of West Karbi Anglong district.
The group of people had held a protest over the matter and later when they were returning they were attacked at Kheroni.
The local bodies and protestors have called for a shutdown in the Karbi Hill areas and this has led to normal life getting paralysed to an extent.
The bodies have also issued a deadline of 48 hours to the authorities to take action in this regard.
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