Clashes erupt, RAF deployed, Internet services suspended in Assam’s Kokrajhar
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Why in news
Clashes erupted in Assam's Kokrajhar district between Bodos and tribal communities following a fatal attack on a vehicle carrying three Bodos.
Background
Violence occurred in Kokrajhar district, Assam, involving Bodos and tribal villagers. The Assam Home Department suspended internet and mobile data services to curb rumors, and the Rapid Action Force (RAF) was deployed to restore order.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceKokrajhar: A district in the state of Assam.
- BodyRapid Action Force (RAF): A specialized force deployed for riot control and maintaining public order.
- FactThe Assam Home Department suspended internet and mobile data services during the unrest.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in managing ethnic and tribal conflicts in Northeast India and the role of internal security forces in maintaining communal harmony.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Information warfare: Rapid spread of rumors via social media necessitating internet shutdowns
- Identity politics: Competition over land and resources between indigenous and tribal groups
- Security deployment: Balancing kinetic force with community-led mediation in volatile zones
Keywords: Internal Security · Ethnic Conflict · Public Order · Rapid Action Force · Information Management
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