Is removing citizens forever ‘national interest’? Arunachal’s Siang Valley simmers after crackdown

What happened: Residents of Arunachal Pradesh's Siang valley held a bandh and faced armed personnel and an internet shutdown after unrest over the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project. Four protesters were detained in early October under the Arunachal Pradesh Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 2014. Key numbers: Project projected to generate roughly 11,200 MW. Forces deployed since September 14. Why it matters: A local farmer described the deployment as feeling like fighting an enemy on the border, reflecting tension between residents and authorities over the project.

Residents of Arunachal Pradesh's Siang valley held a bandh and faced armed personnel and an internet shutdown after unrest over the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project. Four protesters were detained in early October under the Arunachal Pradesh Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 2014.

A local farmer described the deployment as feeling like fighting an enemy on the border, reflecting tension between residents and authorities over the project.