Arunachal Police seeks search warrant against journalist Tongam Rina over anti-dam protest violence

What happened: Arunachal Pradesh Police sought a search warrant against journalist Tongam Rina over violence in Pasighat during a protest against the Upper Siang dam project. Warrants were also sought against Otul Jerang, Tajong Talom and Sunny Tayeng. Key numbers: The proposed project is 12,500 megawatts. Police arrested 69 persons and detained four after the October 23 violence. Why it matters: Rina said the intimidation would not stop her writing or activism, and that the violence would not have happened if police and the government had handled the protests better.

Arunachal Pradesh Police sought a search warrant against journalist Tongam Rina over violence in Pasighat during a protest against the Upper Siang dam project. Warrants were also sought against Otul Jerang, Tajong Talom and Sunny Tayeng.

Rina said the intimidation would not stop her writing or activism, and that the violence would not have happened if police and the government had handled the protests better.