Assam: Clashes Between Protesters And Police Turns Violent In Jagiroad

JAGIROAD: In a latest turn of event, a violent clash erupted in Assam’s Jagiroad today as the All Tiwa Students Union (ATSU) along with several other ethnic organisations staged a protest by blocking the four-lane highway.

The demonstration, which highlighted escalating tensions in the region, demanded the exclusion of Jagiroad Town Committee, the inclusion of the Tiwas in the 6th Schedule of the Constitution, eviction of illegal encroachers from tribal belts and blocks, and the removal of APDCL’s smart meters.

A tripartite meeting was held to address these grievances in connection with the Sixth Schedule to the Tiwa Autonomous Council, but it appears that no resolution was reached.

Meanwhile, the ATSU has criticized the Assam government for their alleged neglect and deprivation of the Tiwa community.

In July, ATSU President Cheniram Malang underscored the longstanding demands of the community for constitutional status under the 6th Schedule of the Indian Constitution. 

The union has also called out the Chief Minister for allegedly failing to fulfill promises, including land allocation for the Jonbeel Mela, an important cultural event.

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