Tensions Rise in Silchar as 12-Hour Bandh Against Karimganj Renaming Sparks Clashes

Tensions Rise in Silchar as 12-Hour Bandh Against Karimganj Renaming Sparks Clashes

A 12-hour bandh paralyzed Sribhumi, formerly known as Karimganj, due to protests against the Assam government's renaming decision. Clashes erupted between bandh supporters and opponents near the head post office, resulting in injuries to protesters and police. Students enforcing the bandh blocked a national highway, leading to further confrontations with law enforcement and injuries.

Protesters, Cops Clash During Bandh Over Renaming Assam's Karimganj District

Violent confrontations broke out between protesters and security forces in Assam's Sribhumi district as a bandh was being observed over changing the district's name from erstwhile Karimganj.