New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- Internet services have been suspended in Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts of Assam after two groups clashed again over the issue of eviction of 'encroachers', officials said on Tuesday, December 23. The internet has been suspended temporarily and shall be restored when the law and order situation improves in the districts. The orders shall remain in force until further orders.

While internet services remain shut, services such as voice calls and broadband connectivity on the telephones lines will remain functional. "It is, however, clarified that voice calls and broadband connectivity based on fixed telephone lines shall remain functional during this period," the order stated.

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