Clashes have been occurring between the Bodo tribes and Muslim settlers.
Armed villagers also attacked a train, that was transporting prisoners who had been arrested in attempts by police to stop the violence.
More than 25,000 people have fled have fled the Kokrajhar and Chirang regions in the state of Assam.
District authorities have authorized a issued a curfew from 6pm to 6am, until order is restored.
Part of the curfew allows for police and other security forces to shoot on sight, anyone who breaks the curfew.
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