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Violent Clashes Erupt in Arunachal Pradesh Over Anti‑Dam Protests
✍️ DW.com
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 10:33 AM
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Protests against a proposed dam in Arunachal Pradesh turned violent, prompting security forces to intervene.
Arunachal Pradesh witnessed fresh violence on Thursday as demonstrators opposing a planned hydro‑electric dam clashed with police. The protest, organized by local environmental groups, turned confrontational when a segment of the crowd attempted to breach the police cordon around the construction site.
Police deployed tear‑gas and batons to disperse the crowd and restore order. Officials said the force used was proportionate to the level of resistance encountered, and that the situation was brought under control within a few hours.
State authorities have reiterated their commitment to the dam project, citing its potential to generate renewable energy for the region. However, they also acknowledged the community's concerns over ecological impact and displacement, and promised to review the grievance‑redress mechanisms.
No official figures on injuries or arrests have been released yet, but local media reported several people were taken into custody. The incident underscores growing tensions in the Northeast over large‑scale infrastructure projects.
Police deployed tear‑gas and batons to disperse the crowd and restore order. Officials said the force used was proportionate to the level of resistance encountered, and that the situation was brought under control within a few hours.
State authorities have reiterated their commitment to the dam project, citing its potential to generate renewable energy for the region. However, they also acknowledged the community's concerns over ecological impact and displacement, and promised to review the grievance‑redress mechanisms.
No official figures on injuries or arrests have been released yet, but local media reported several people were taken into custody. The incident underscores growing tensions in the Northeast over large‑scale infrastructure projects.