Guwahati: A tense situation prevailed in Talap of Assam’s Tinsukia district, as clashes erupted between police and protesters during a rally organized by the All Moran Students’ Union (AMSU).
The protest, part of a larger agitation across multiple locations in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, aimed to demand tribal status for the Moran community, inclusion under the Sixth Schedule, and permanent resident certificates for Morans residing in Arunachal Pradesh.
Several protesters were allegedly injured after being beaten up by the police, while reports also suggest casualties among security personnel.
Following the violent clash, agitated protesters have blocked National Highway 37, causing massive disruptions to traffic and stranding passengers traveling from Sadiya and Arunachal Pradesh.
The newly elected assistant general secretary of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and leaders from the All Matok Youth Students’ Conference have strongly condemned the police action and the casualties in Talap, demanding justice for the injured protesters.
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