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Arunachal DGP Stresses Rule of Law Amid Upper Siang Dam Protest
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 02:32 PM
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The Arunachal Pradesh Director General of Police said maintaining law and order is his duty as protests against a proposed dam in Upper Siang district continue.
The Director General of Police (DGP) of Arunachal Pradesh addressed the ongoing protests against a proposed dam project in the Upper Siang district, emphasizing that his primary responsibility is to uphold the rule of law.
In a statement released to the media, the DGP said, "Our duty is to maintain rule of law," underscoring the importance of ensuring public safety while the demonstrations continue.
Local residents and environmental groups have gathered in Upper Siang to oppose the dam, citing concerns over ecological damage and displacement of communities.
Police forces have been deployed to monitor the situation and prevent any escalation, while authorities remain open to dialogue with protestors to address their grievances.
In a statement released to the media, the DGP said, "Our duty is to maintain rule of law," underscoring the importance of ensuring public safety while the demonstrations continue.
Local residents and environmental groups have gathered in Upper Siang to oppose the dam, citing concerns over ecological damage and displacement of communities.
Police forces have been deployed to monitor the situation and prevent any escalation, while authorities remain open to dialogue with protestors to address their grievances.