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Assam dist name change triggers protest, 15 injured

IndiaTimes Sunday, 7 September 2025 ()
A 12-hour strike paralyzed southern Assam's Karimganj district, now known as Sribhumi, due to protests against the state government's name change. Clashes erupted between demonstrators and security forces, resulting in injuries to at least 15 individuals, including five police officers, and the detention of approximately 150 people.
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