Following a serious law and order situation that arose in Assam's Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts, the Assam government on Tuesday (December 23, 2025) has ordered the suspension of internet and mobile data services in both districts with immediate effect.
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"It is, however, clarified that the voice calls and the broadband connectivity based on fixed telephone lines shall remain functional during this period. Any violation of the promulgation will be punishable under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and also under the relevant provision of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885," Biswajit Pegu, Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Assam, Home and Political Department, said in the notification.
The notification stated that the Government of Assam received reports from the District Magistrates of Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong on December 23 of a serious "law and order" situation in two districts.
The government also apprehended that the social media and internet might be used to spread "inflammatory" messages, rumours, etc., which can aggravate the situation.
