Guwahati/IBNS, Dec. 24 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the situation in Karbi Anglong "has improved" a day after clashes between two groups over alleged illegal settlements left two people dead.

Speaking to the media, Sarma said both groups are currently holding dialogues, and he expects further improvement in the coming days.

Sarma clarified that one of the deceased died in police firing, while the other-a differently-abled person-succumbed to burn injuries after agitators torched houses and shops during the unrest.

The violence erupted amid tribal protests demanding eviction of alleged illegal settlers from constitutionally protected tribal belts. Initially, the demonstrations focused on land rights, but...