Protests against Siang Upper Multipurpose Project

4 UPDATES · 2 DAYS · 23 OCT 2026 — 24 OCT 2026

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Latest · 25 Oct 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu condemned violence in Pasighat and renewed an offer of talks following a shutdown against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the police firing of tear gas on 150-200 protesters at Dite-Dime near Geku on October 23, 2026, including its reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions by the protesters, the police, or the involved organizations unless they are direct developments of this specific occurrence.

The full story, from the beginning

23Oct

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Police fired tear gas to disperse protesters against the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, resulting in injuries to at least four women during a 12-hour bandh in Arunachal.

24Oct

NDTV

Protesters in Pasighat vandalized residences, burned seven vehicles, and attacked a local office and police station during a violent protest against the NHPC's Siang Upper Multipurpose Project.

The Hindu

A mob from the Mebo area torched an NHPC office and police station and vandalized several residences during a protest against the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project.

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu condemned violence in Pasighat and renewed an offer of talks following a shutdown against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project.

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