Protesters clash with police over proposed Indian dam
By The BriefBrief
Protesters opposing the proposed 11,200-megawatt Siang Upper Multipurpose Project clashed with police in Arunachal Pradesh late Friday, officials said. Chief Minister Pema Khandu said protesters vandalised a police station and NHPC office and ransacked homes of elected representatives. India says the dam is needed to counter a Chinese hydropower project.
WHO:Protesters and police
WHAT:Protesters opposing the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project clashed with police.
WHEN:Oct 23, 2026
WHERE:Arunachal Pradesh, India
WHY:The protests were against the proposed dam, which India says is needed to counter a Chinese hydropower project.
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