After Deadly Clashes, Army Deployed in Kokrajhar to Restore Order
Army Deployed in Sensitive Areas of Violence-Hit
Kokrajhar, Assam
The Indian Army has been deployed in sensitive pockets of
Assam’s Kokrajhar district following incidents of mob violence that left two
people dead and triggered arson and clashes, officials confirmed on Wednesday,
January 21, 2026.
According to official sources, the violence allegedly
erupted between members of the Bodo and Adivasi communities, prompting swift
security intervention to prevent further escalation and restore public order.
Army personnel, in coordination with the district
administration, conducted night-long patrols on Tuesday in the affected areas
of Karigaon and nearby localities. A defence spokesperson stated that these
joint patrols are part of enhanced security measures aimed at stabilising the
situation and reassuring residents.
As part of confidence-building efforts, the Army is also
scheduled to carry out a flag march in the region on Wednesday. Authorities
believe this visible security presence will help deter further violence and
instil a sense of safety among the local population.
The district administration continues to monitor the situation closely, while additional security forces remain on standby. Officials have appealed to residents to maintain peace and cooperate with law enforcement agencies as normalcy is gradually restored.
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