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Delhi Police Detain Hundreds at Arunachal Bhawan Over Siang Hydropower Protest
✍️ The Assam Tribune
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 12:32 PM
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Hundreds of demonstrators opposing the Siang hydropower project were detained by Delhi police at Arunachal Bhawan, officials said.
Delhi police intervened at Arunachal Bhawan on Thursday, taking into custody hundreds of people gathered to protest the Siang hydropower project. The demonstrators had assembled to voice opposition to the large‑scale scheme slated for Arunachal Pradesh, citing environmental and displacement concerns.
Police officials said the crowd size was in the hundreds and that standard procedures were followed to disperse the gathering and detain participants. Those arrested were transferred to a nearby police station for processing.
The Siang project, which aims to harness the river's flow for electricity generation, has faced criticism from environmental groups and local communities. While the protest in the capital did not turn violent, authorities acted to prevent any escalation and maintain public order.
No injuries were reported, and the police have not disclosed the exact number of detainees. The incident underscores the growing tension between development initiatives and civil society activism in India.
Police officials said the crowd size was in the hundreds and that standard procedures were followed to disperse the gathering and detain participants. Those arrested were transferred to a nearby police station for processing.
The Siang project, which aims to harness the river's flow for electricity generation, has faced criticism from environmental groups and local communities. While the protest in the capital did not turn violent, authorities acted to prevent any escalation and maintain public order.
No injuries were reported, and the police have not disclosed the exact number of detainees. The incident underscores the growing tension between development initiatives and civil society activism in India.