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Protesters Detained Over Siang Dam Project Freed After Nearly a Month in Arunachal Pradesh
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 05:12 PM
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Authorities in Arunachal Pradesh released protesters detained over the Siang dam project after almost a month in custody.
Arunachal Pradesh police released a group of demonstrators who had been held for nearly a month in connection with protests against the Siang dam project. The detainees were taken into custody earlier this month following a series of blockades and sit‑ins at the construction site.
The Siang dam, part of a larger hydro‑electric scheme on the Brahmaputra tributary, has drawn opposition from local communities concerned about displacement and ecological impact. Protesters had gathered to demand a halt to the work and a review of compensation measures.
State officials said the release was made after the court reviewed the case and found no grounds to continue detention. They added that the authorities remain committed to ensuring law and order while addressing the concerns raised by the affected residents.
The Siang dam, part of a larger hydro‑electric scheme on the Brahmaputra tributary, has drawn opposition from local communities concerned about displacement and ecological impact. Protesters had gathered to demand a halt to the work and a review of compensation measures.
State officials said the release was made after the court reviewed the case and found no grounds to continue detention. They added that the authorities remain committed to ensuring law and order while addressing the concerns raised by the affected residents.