Violence Mars Protests Against Citizenship Bill

Internet, SMS services suspended in Tripura for two days

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An 11-hour shutdown against the passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill disrupted large swathes of the northeastern States on Tuesday, with protesters resorting to violence in some places and clashing with the police.

Several people, including security men, were injured as protesters damaged vehicles and shops in Assam, Tripura and Meghalaya’s capital Shillong.

In Tripura, the government ordered suspension of Internet and SMS services for two days as paramilitary personnel opened fire in the air and lobbed teargas shells to disperse violent protesters in some areas.

Intense in Valley