Indigenous Rights Group Condemns Police Crackdown on Adi Communities Defending Siang River

Police forces in Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh used force to disperse Adi community members who had gathered to protest illegal sand mining along the Siang River. An indigenous rights group condemned the crackdown, calling it a violation of the community’s right to protect their environment and cultural heritage. The group demanded a review of the police action and protection of the river. The incident highlights the growing tension between development projects and indigenous rights in the region.