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Arunachal Pradesh appoints new DGP after Siang dam protest
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 03:31 AM
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The state government of Arunachal Pradesh has named a new Director General of Police, a move that comes days after a violent protest over the Siang dam project.
The Arunachal Pradesh government announced the appointment of a new Director General of Police (DGP) on Wednesday, replacing the incumbent amid heightened security concerns. The decision follows a violent protest that erupted last week over the controversial Siang dam project, which saw clashes between demonstrators and police forces.
Authorities said the newly appointed DGP, a senior Indian Police Service officer with extensive experience in the North‑East, will focus on restoring law and order and addressing community grievances related to the dam. The government emphasized that the change aims to strengthen the police response and improve coordination with local administration.
The Siang dam protest, which resulted in injuries and property damage, had drawn national attention to the region's development challenges. While the new DGP's mandate is clear, officials have not disclosed the officer's name pending formal notification.
Stakeholders, including local tribal groups and environmental activists, have called for a transparent dialogue on the dam's impact. The police leadership transition is expected to facilitate a more measured approach to maintaining peace while the project proceeds under central and state oversight.
The appointment underscores the state's effort to balance development initiatives with public safety, a delicate task in the strategically sensitive Himalayan frontier.
Authorities said the newly appointed DGP, a senior Indian Police Service officer with extensive experience in the North‑East, will focus on restoring law and order and addressing community grievances related to the dam. The government emphasized that the change aims to strengthen the police response and improve coordination with local administration.
The Siang dam protest, which resulted in injuries and property damage, had drawn national attention to the region's development challenges. While the new DGP's mandate is clear, officials have not disclosed the officer's name pending formal notification.
Stakeholders, including local tribal groups and environmental activists, have called for a transparent dialogue on the dam's impact. The police leadership transition is expected to facilitate a more measured approach to maintaining peace while the project proceeds under central and state oversight.
The appointment underscores the state's effort to balance development initiatives with public safety, a delicate task in the strategically sensitive Himalayan frontier.