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Centre Deploys 250 RAF Personnel to Arunachal Amid Protests Over Hydropower Project
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What Happened?
The Indian government has dispatched 250 personnel from the Rapid Action Force to Arunachal Pradesh following violent protests against the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project. The protests escalated in Pasighat, leading to property damage and injuries.
Key points
- The Rapid Action Force was airlifted from Navi Mumbai to Arunachal Pradesh.
- Violent protests erupted in Pasighat, resulting in damage to an NHPC office and a police station.
- Over 40 police personnel were injured during the clashes.
- A 12-hour bandh in Siang and East Siang districts was largely peaceful until violence broke out.
- The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project aims to counter China's upstream dam projects.
Key insights
- The violence may lead to increased scrutiny of the government's infrastructure projects.
- Local tribes' opposition could affect future development plans in Arunachal Pradesh.
- The situation underscores the need for dialogue between the government and local communities.
Why it matters
The deployment of RAF personnel highlights the government's response to escalating tensions over the hydropower project.
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Arunachal Pradesh· StateSiang Upper Multipurpose Project· ProjectRapid Action Force· OrganizationCentral Reserve Police Force· OrganizationPema Khandu· Person
Source
Times of India
