Amid widespread public outrage over the killing of a person in Kokrajhar district, the Assam government on Tuesday ordered the suspension of mobile internet in the district with immediate effect and until further orders. However, the voice calls and the broadband connectivity based on fixed telephone lines shall remain functional, the order issued by the Home and Political Department stated. Four others sustained grievous injuries in the incident. The order was issued after the Government of Assam through the District Magistrate of Kokrajhar district received report regarding serious law and order situation that has arisen in the district on January 19 night, when one Scorpio vehicle with three Bodo individuals
hit two Adivasi persons at Mansingh Road under Karigaon outpost of Kokrajhar Police Station. The Bodo individuals were attacked by neighboring Adivasi villagers and the Scorpio was torched. The incident has flared up involving both the Bodo and Adivasi communities blocking the National Highway adjacent to Karigaon outpost, burning tires and few houses and setting fire to an office building and also attacking the Karigaon outpost. Rapid Action Force has been deployed to contain the situation and prevent further escalation. Police have detained 18 suspects in connection with the incident.
Mobile Internet Services Suspended in Kokrajhar Amid Unrest
