Curfew Imposed in Biswanath Amid Protests Against Smart Meter System

The Biswanath district administration imposed a curfew following violent protests against the government’s smart meter system. Led by the Congress party and the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), the demonstrations escalated into clashes with police, prompting District Magistrate Neha Yadav to issue the curfew under concerns of potential unrest. Protesters accused police of manhandling and tearing banners, while tensions remain high in the district as authorities work to maintain peace.