Three people were killed when security personnel opened fire on anti-Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) protesters in Lalungaon, Lachit Nagar and Ganeshguri-Hatigaon localities in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District, reports Assam Tribune. First Post adds that one of the victims identified as Dipanjal Das was killed in Police firing in Lachit Nagar area.
In view of the deteriorating law-and-order situation, the suspension of Internet services has been further extended by another 48 hours in Assam. Despite Army flag marching in Guwahati, Tinsukia, Jorhat and Dibrugarh Districts, protesters resorted to road blockades defying curfew. Night curfew was imposed in Jorhat, Golaghat, Tinsukia and Charaideo Districts, adds Nagaland Post.
Additionally, eight people including four security personnel were wounded in Police firing at Tipling in Dibrugarh District on December 12, reports Assam Tribune. At least 20 Companies of forces are scheduled to reach Assam from North Bengal on December 13 (today).
On December 12, anti-CAB protesters attempted to set a train on fire at Naharkatia Railway Station in Dibrugarh District, reports East Mojo. The Army and Assam Rifles arrived at the spot and brought the situation under control.
Moreover, additional forces are being brought into Assam as Police and security forces are trying to segregate those involved in peaceful movement from the violent protesters, reports Assam Tribune.