India news: Arunachal sees fresh violence over proposed dam
More violence erupted in India's northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh over proposed hydroelectric projects that locals are protesting. Also, India's top court will hear pleas against the poll body chief. More on DW.
Violent protests erupted in Arunachal Pradesh over a proposed hydroelectric project, specifically the 1,605-megawatt Upper Subansiri hydroelectric plant, also known as the Menga Dam project. The strike by student organizations led to a 12-hour general strike in Daporijo town, causing disruptions to normal life and resulting in at least one damaged police vehicle and an injured police constable.
Tensions escalated during the strike, leading to additional violence, including the vandalization of an India hydroelectric power generation company office. Local police conducted a flag march and called for peace. In Taliha village, residents strongly opposed the Menga Dam project and related land assessment exercises, although their demonstrations remained largely peaceful.
Earlier this week, Pasighat witnessed violent protests against the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, also a controversial hydroelectric project. The state of Arunachal Pradesh has seen fresh violence as locals protest the proposed hydroelectric project, following similar incidents in other parts of the state. Meanwhile, India's top court is set to hear petitions against the Chief Election Commissioner over reported irregularities and decisions concerning electoral rolls revisions.
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