assam violence

In Assam, a deepening paranoia, strife between communities 

January 12, 2026 7:46 pm

Since the colonial era, many Assamese and indigenous people believe that the migration of Hindu and Muslim Bengali people from across East-Pakistan/Bangladesh had eaten into their land, demography, culture and identity. But the recent Karbi conundrum has raked up old faultlines and seems to be creating new ones

Manipur missing arms a concern, can go to wrong hands: Assam Rifles DG

October 31, 2023 6:06 am

As for his assessment of the current law and order situation in the state, he said in the last two weeks, there have been no reports of intense firings. “I can see the situation is limping back to normalcy,” he said.

Where does all our hatred come from?

October 03, 2021 7:19 pm

Harsh Mander writes: The violence in Assam, like that inflicted by lynch mobs, shows normalisation of hatred against communities. It cannot be ascribed to social anomalies.

How an interview led to a violent agitation in Assam district bordering Nagaland

January 29, 2018 6:48 am

Remarks interpreted as a step towards inclusion of Dima Hasao in Nagalim; agitation continues with 48-hour bandh after two deaths in police firing.

Greater Nagalim issue: 8 hurt in firing as protesters set railway station on fire, remove tracks in Assam

January 26, 2018 1:40 am

Jain said protesters had blocked the Lumding-Silchar railway track at Maibang station and when the SP and Deputy Commissioner reached the spot and asked the people to clear the blockade they turned violent and threw stones at the officers.

Assam violence: Families to get Rs 50,000 each to rebuild homes

February 28, 2015 12:24 am

NIA recovers huge cache of arms from Assam border

January 19, 2015 12:38 am

The seizure was made following an information by Ajoi Basumatary, the arrested commander of 3rd Batallion of NDFB.

3 top NDFB(S) men arrested in Nagaland

January 16, 2015 2:03 am

NIA to probe motive behind Assam killings.

Top NDFB(S) militant nabbed in joint police-army operation in Assam

January 14, 2015 4:37 am

Enon Bargoyary, a top NDFB(S) militant, was nabbed in a joint police-army operation in Assam.

Assam massacre: 12 NDFB(S) ultras arrested from Chirang, weapons seized

January 11, 2015 7:08 pm

The militants were apprehended in the joint operation by police, SSB and CRPF yesterday.

Assam attack: Road block in Sonitpur district

December 26, 2014 5:36 pm

A 12-hour bandh was called in six north Bengal districts against killing of adivasis by NDFB(S) in Assam.

Two ignored Assam communities

January 23, 2019 11:13 am