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Defence
Residents Protest Proposed Army Ammunition Depot in Arunachal's Mepsoro
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 03:46 PM
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Residents in Mepsoro, Arunachal Pradesh, have voiced opposition to a planned army ammunition depot, sparking local tensions.
In the town of Mepsoro in Arunachal Pradesh, residents have mounted protests against a proposed army ammunition depot, creating a tense atmosphere in the area.
The Indian Army had outlined plans to establish a storage facility for munitions near the town, citing strategic security needs. However, local inhabitants have raised concerns over potential safety risks and environmental impact.
While the army maintains that the depot would strengthen national defence, the community’s opposition has prompted the state government to review the project’s feasibility.
At present, the proposal remains on hold pending further consultations between the army, local authorities and residents.
The Indian Army had outlined plans to establish a storage facility for munitions near the town, citing strategic security needs. However, local inhabitants have raised concerns over potential safety risks and environmental impact.
While the army maintains that the depot would strengthen national defence, the community’s opposition has prompted the state government to review the project’s feasibility.
At present, the proposal remains on hold pending further consultations between the army, local authorities and residents.