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Politics
Rajesh Kumar appointed DGP of Arunachal Pradesh amid Siang dam protests
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 03:32 AM
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IPS officer Rajesh Kumar has taken charge as Director General of Police in Arunachal Pradesh while protests over the proposed Siang dam continue.
The state government of Arunachal Pradesh has installed IPS officer Rajesh Kumar as the new Director General of Police. Kumar assumes the top police post at a time when public dissent over the planned Siang river dam is intensifying.
Local communities and environmental groups have been staging demonstrations against the dam, citing concerns over ecological impact and displacement. The protests have drawn attention from regional media and have kept law‑and‑order agencies on high alert.
Kumar's appointment is expected to strengthen the police response to the ongoing demonstrations while ensuring that public safety is maintained. The administration has not released detailed statements on any operational changes, but the timing underscores the sensitivity of the situation.
Authorities have urged demonstrators to exercise peaceful conduct and have indicated that any unlawful activity will be dealt with according to law. The new DGP will oversee coordination between police units and local officials as the dam project moves forward.
Local communities and environmental groups have been staging demonstrations against the dam, citing concerns over ecological impact and displacement. The protests have drawn attention from regional media and have kept law‑and‑order agencies on high alert.
Kumar's appointment is expected to strengthen the police response to the ongoing demonstrations while ensuring that public safety is maintained. The administration has not released detailed statements on any operational changes, but the timing underscores the sensitivity of the situation.
Authorities have urged demonstrators to exercise peaceful conduct and have indicated that any unlawful activity will be dealt with according to law. The new DGP will oversee coordination between police units and local officials as the dam project moves forward.