Clashes reportedly erupted between Bodos and tribals in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Tuesday (January 20, 2026), following mob violence in which one person was killed. The Rapid Action Force (RAF) was deployed, and Internet/mobile data services were temporarily suspended, officials said.
On Monday night (January 19, 2026), a vehicle carrying three Bodos struck two tribals on Mansingh Road, near the Karigaon outpost under the Kokrajhar police station, according to a Home Department official.
The three Bodos were beaten by neighbouring tribal villagers and the vehicle was torched, and one person died in the incident.
On Tuesday (January 20, 2026), the situation flared up with both the Bodo and the tribal communities blocking the National Highway adjacent to Karigaon outpost, burning tyres and a few houses while setting ablaze a government office and attacking the Karigaon police outpost, he said.
The Rapid Action Force has been deployed to contain and prevent further deterioration of the law and order situation.
