Protesters clash with police in Pasighat over Siang dam project; 40 police injured

Summary

Protesters in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, clashed with police during demonstrations against the proposed 11,200-megawatt Siang Upper Multipurpose Project. The unrest resulted in 40 police personnel injured. Protesters hurled stones at police, according to the Pasighat Deputy Superintendent of Police. Property damage included the burning of a police station and National Hydroelectric Power Corporation office, as well as damage to residences of political leaders. Police used tear gas to disperse crowds. In response, the central government deployed approximately 250 Rapid Action Force personnel from the CRPF, airlifted from Navi Mumbai to Pasighat. Chief Minister Pema Khandu appealed for non-violent dialogue and urged the public to maintain peace.

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• 2026-10-25member countour measurement20 → 21reports joined

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• orissapost.com
  • Arunachal protest against Siang project turns violent, NHPC office, police station torched2026-10-24
• economictimes.indiatimes.com
  • Centre rushes 2 RAF companies to violence-hit Arunachal Pradesh2026-10-25
• newindianexpress.com
  • Centre rushes two RAF companies to violence-hit Arunachal Pradesh2026-10-25
• thehindu.com
  • NHPC office, police station set ablaze, Arunachal BJP chief's house vandalised amid stir over power project2026-10-24
• morungexpress.com
  • Arunachal CM condemns violence, calls for talks on 11,200-MW Siang project2026-10-24
• sentinelassam.com
  • Protests Turn Violent in Arunachal Pradesh Over Hydropower Project; NHPC Office and Police Station Torched2026-10-25
• tribuneindia.com
  • NHPC office, police station set ablaze, Arunachal BJP chief’s residence vandalised - The Tribune2026-10-24
• timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  • Stir in Arunachal against Siang dam turns violent2026-10-25
• arabnews.com
  • Protesters clash with police over India dam project bordering China2026-10-25
• moneycontrol.com
  • Centre rushes 2 RAF companies to violence-hit Arunachal Pradesh- Moneycontrol.com2026-10-25
• deccanchronicle.com
  • Centre Rushes 2 RAF Companies to Violence-Hit Arunachal Pradesh2026-10-25
• manilatimes.net
  • Protesters, police clash over India dam project2026-10-25
• bgnes.com
  • Clashes erupt in India over proposed mega-dam project2026-10-25
• tribune.com.pk
  • Protesters clash with police over India dam project bordering China | The Express Tribune2026-10-25
• hindustantimes.com
  • Centre dispatches 250 RAF personnel to Arunachal Pradesh as Siang hydropower project protest turns violent | India News2026-10-25

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