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Siang dam protesters released in Arunachal Pradesh after nearly month in detention

The Hindu Nov 07, 2026 at 04:07 PM IST India
Siang dam protesters released in Arunachal...

AI summary

Four anti‑dam activists detained for nearly a month were released by the Arunachal Pradesh government as a goodwill gesture. The release follows the Siang Indigenous Farmers’ Forum’s refusal to meet until all detainees are freed and security forces withdrawn.

Key takeaways

  • The state called the release a confidence‑building measure to enable dialogue with the Siang Indigenous Farmers’ Forum.
  • SIFF demands the release of all anti‑dam detainees and removal of armed security from Upper Siang villages before talks.
  • Protesters claim the 11,200 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project could submerge 27 Adi villages.
  • The government also pledged to reinstate village elders removed for protesting and to discuss FIR withdrawals.
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