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Arunachal Pradesh Siang dam project protests

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2026-09-22 04:26 UTC → 2026-09-30 17:41 UTC · added removed

Protests have emerged in the Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh regarding the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). Villagers from several areas, including Komkar and Riga, (SUMP) in Arunachal Pradesh have used bamboo barricades escalated into violence. Demonstrators in the Siang and stone walls to block Upper Siang districts have clashed with security forces personnel, set vehicles on fire, and drilling machinery from accessing vandalized the Ugeng site for pre-feasibility report activities. While previous records indicated local support through signed memorandums residence of understanding, recent confrontations involved Tuting-Yingkiong MLA Alo Libang. The unrest follows the deployment of Central Armed Police Force Forces to conduct a Preliminary Feasibility Report (PFR) survey. Local indigenous communities, including the Adi tribe and state police personnel. There have been allegations organizations such as the Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum and Adi Bané Kébang-United, strongly oppose the survey. They fear the project, which could require an investment of tear gas being used up to disperse crowds during these standoffs. In response Rs 2 lakh crore, will devastate their land, forests, and traditional livelihoods. These groups have demanded an immediate halt to survey activities and the unrest, Arunachal Pradesh withdrawal of security forces. Chief Minister Pema Khandu has ordered action against government officials who allegedly oppose or cause disturbances regarding the project. The Chief Minister described the hydropower project, which has a planned capacity of 11,000 to 12,500 MW, as a “national project.” project” with significant strategic and security implications. He has emphasized that the PFR is a technical assessment intended to establish facts rather than a final approval for construction. In response to the unrest, the Chief Minister directed the Chief Secretary to take action against government officials who allegedly oppose or cause disturbances regarding the project, noting that employees must follow state instructions. While acknowledging that local residents are the ultimate owners of the land, Khandu has pledged to increase awareness programs to address local apprehensions concerning land, forests, and rivers, stating stated the government remains open to discussions.

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  1. 2026-09-30 17:41 UTC Arunachal Pradesh Siang dam project protests
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