Protests in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, turned violent; demonstrators set fire to NHPC office and police headquarters

Pasighat, India

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…an NHPC office and a police headquarters. The unrest was triggered by New Delhi’s decision to move forward with the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, SUMP, a 11,200 MW hydroelectric project that has faced strong opposition from local groups since 2009. Protestors are demanding the release of detained activists and the withdrawal of Indian security personnel from the area. C

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25 Oct 2026, 17:53 UTC

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