Upper Siang Hydropower Protest Escalates, MLA's House Vandalised in Arunachal

The Upper Siang hydropower project has been a source of contention in Arunachal Pradesh, with local communities expressing concerns over environmental and livelihood impacts. On Friday, a protest organized by opposition groups escalated into violence when demonstrators clashed with security forces. During the confrontation, the house of a member of the legislative assembly was damaged, with windows broken and property vandalised. Authorities have called for calm and are investigating the incident, while the MLA’s office has requested police protection for the affected residence.