Vehicles torched, MLA's home vandalised in Arunachal Siang dam protests

Protests against Arunachal Pradesh's proposed Siang dam project have escalated sharply, with demonstrators torching several vehicles and allegedly vandalising an MLA's residence during recent demonstrations. The hydroelectric scheme, which aims to generate over 10,000 megawatts of power, has become the focal point of intense public resistance in the state.

The Siang dam project has faced sustained opposition from local groups and environmental advocates who continue to mobilise against the infrastructure initiative. The recent incidents of property damage represent a significant escalation in the intensity of resistance to the hydroelectric scheme.

The escalation marks a critical juncture in the ongoing dispute over the project, with demonstrations showing no signs of abating as opposition groups maintain pressure against the proposed dam.