Assam: Curfew relaxed in Dibrugarh, educational institutions remain closed

By S M Last updated Dec 13, 2019

Dibrugarh: A man carries vegetables on his bicycle after authorities relaxed curfew for five hours, in Dibrugarh, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. The indefinite curfew was in force in Dibrugarh municipal area in the view of several anti-CAB (Citizenship Amendment Bill). (PTI Photo) (PTI12_13_2019_000024B)

In Assam, curfew has been relaxed at Dibrugarh municipal town area for 5 hours since 8 am to 1 p.m. today. However indefinite curfew continues at Guwahati for the 3rd day today. The army and para-military forces are deployed at violence hit areas to maintain law and order.

Large number of tourists are stranded as the train and flight movement is badly affected due to protests. Business establishments, educational institutions remain closed.

3 persons have died and several injured in clash with security forces in Guwahati yesterday as protest turned violent.

Protesters damaged vehicles and properties across the state during last 48 hours.

Protesters attacked the house of Handloom minister and senior party leader Ranjit Dutta at Behali yesterday.