India, Dec. 23 -- Internet services have been suspended in two districts of Assam's Karbi Anglong following fresh violence linked to an eviction drive, after clashes broke out between groups, an official said.

At least eight people were injured in clashes between two groups of protesters, prompting the police to resort to lathi-charge and fire tear-gas shells to disperse the crowd.

In an official order, accessed by HT, the Home and Political Department said that internet services have been temporarily suspended in the interest of maintaining public "peace and tranquility" and to prevent any further deterioration of the situation.

The suspension will remain in force until further orders.

Despite prohibitory orders being in place, a lar...