Four women injured in clash with police during protest against Upper Siang power project in Arunachal
Protests against the Upper Siang power project in Arunachal Pradesh turned violent, resulting in injuries to four women. Demonstrators are demanding the release of detained activists and the withdrawal of security forces from the region.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing tensions between infrastructure development projects and local community rights in India.
Four women injured in clash with police during protest against Upper Siang power project in Arunachal left Bamboo barricades put up during a 12-hour shutdown called by various organisations under the aegis of ABKU (Adi Bane Kebang United) across Siang, Upper Siang and East Siang districts over the demand for the release of 10 protesters detained for opposing the construction of a large dam on the Siang River, on Friday, October 23, 2026, ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/nydjo/article71617286.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261023247L.jpg ANI Arunachal Pradesh, Oct 23 (ANI): Bamboo barricades put up during a 12-hour shutdown called by various organisations under the aegis of ABKU (Adi Bane Kebang United) across Siang, Upper Siang and East Siang districts over the demand for the release of 10 protesters detained for opposing the construction of a large dam on the Siang River, on Friday.
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