Assam: Tensions erupt after protesters clash with police in Tinsukia over demand for tribal status

A massive protest led by the All Moran Students' Union and the All Assam Motok Youth Students’ Federation took a violent turn as demonstrators demanded recognition of tribal status for the Moran-Motok community. 

The peaceful assembly escalated when security forces intervened, citing preventative measures, and fired tear gas to disperse the crowd, allegedly to prevent the symbolic burning of effigies.

The incident has sparked serious allegations against TSI Shankar Das of Tinsukia Sadar Police Station. The student unions, representing significant sections of the Moran and Motok communities, have accused Das of excessive force and unwarranted actions during the protest. 

In response, both the All Moran Students' Union and the Motok Youth Students’ Federation have issued an ultimatum, demanding immediate disciplinary action against Shankar Das. 

Failure to comply within 24 hours will trigger a district-wide bandh (shutdown) in Tinsukia on November 10, as a form of protest against what they term as a breach of their right to peaceful demonstration

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