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Centre Deploys RAF to Arunachal Amidst Hydropower Project Protests
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 12:38 AM
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Following violent protests against a hydropower project, the Indian government has dispatched 250 personnel from the Rapid Action Force (RAF) to Arunachal Pradesh.
The deployment of the RAF comes in response to escalating tensions in Arunachal Pradesh over a new hydropower project. Protests have turned violent, prompting the central government to intervene and restore order. The RAF is a specialized paramilitary force trained to handle crowd control and riot situations. Their presence aims to de-escalate the situation and ensure the safety of both protesters and civilians. The specific details regarding the hydropower project and the nature of the protests are yet to be officially released.