Assam Violence: CM Sarma Meets Karbi Tribal Society Leaders, Hopes Issues Will Be Resolved Through Talks

Assam violence: CM Sarma meets Karbi tribal society leaders, hopes issues will be resolved through talks

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday met Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) chief Tuliram Ronghang and said it has been decided to move jointly before the High Court, so that the entire issue can be resolved immediately. He said all government offices in the VGR/PGR area will be relocated and it was also decided to fence all the vacant land and start a forestation drive. He said he is hopeful that both sides will be able to re…

‘The police watched as my home was burnt’: Why Assam’s Karbi Anglong went up in flames

Tribal groups came to a head with non-tribal settlers over competing claims on land. The presence of Hindutva groups worsened the situation, observers said.